Tender Grilled Octopus: Easy Seafood Dish in Just 3 Steps
Learn how to make tender grilled octopus in just three easy steps!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound octopus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the octopus and boil it in salted water for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Remove from water, let it cool, then cut into pieces.
- Marinate with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and salt for 30 minutes, then grill for 5-7 minutes on high heat.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, try adding honey to the marinade.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg