Description
Learn how to make a delicious Grilled Octopus dish that is perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. Tender octopus is marinated in a flavorful mixture and grilled to perfection, resulting in a dish that is both elegant and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2–3 lbs octopus, cleaned
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Marinade:
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving:
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Octopus: Bring a large pot of water to a boil with lemon, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Simmer octopus for 45–60 minutes until tender. Pat dry.
- Make Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Octopus: Preheat grill. Brush octopus with marinade and grill for 3–4 minutes per side until charred.
- Serve: Slice tentacles, drizzle with remaining marinade, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Tenderizing is key — simmer gently to prevent toughness.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Method: Simmering + Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 oz octopus with marinade
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
