Description
A delicious and flavorful grilled octopus dish that is simple to prepare and perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large octopus (about 2–3 lbs), cleaned
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the octopus dry with paper towels.
- Rub the octopus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the octopus on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and tender.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- Slice into pieces and serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure the octopus is cleaned properly before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- For extra flavor, marinate the octopus for a few hours before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg