Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herbs

This delicious grilled octopus dish is infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, creating a vibrant flavor profile. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is both elegant and easy to prepare.

Main Dish
Medium 60 min 250 cal
Steps

1. Clean the octopus by removing the beak and ink sac, then rinse thoroughly under cold water. 2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add the octopus and simmer for about 40 minutes, until tender. 3. Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly. Cut it into manageable pieces. 4. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. 5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. 6. Brush the octopus pieces with the marinade and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred. 7. Serve hot with lemon wedges and enjoy your grilled octopus.

Ingredients

1 medium-sized octopus (about 200g) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon (juice and zest) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges for serving

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