Wicked Easy Grilled Octopus: A Juicy Twist to Delight Your Taste Buds
Discover the juicy flavors of grilled octopus in this wicked easy recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Grill
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds octopus
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the octopus to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the octopus for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill, slice, and serve hot with additional lemon if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, try using a cedar plank on the grill.
- Octopus can also be boiled before grilling for a more tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg