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Grilled Octopus Recipe

This is a simple and delicious recipe for grilled octopus, perfect for a summer barbecue.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Octopus cleaned
  • 1 cup Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for 40 minutes until tender.
  2. 2. Remove the octopus from the water and let it cool. Cut into pieces.
  3. 3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. 4. Marinate the octopus pieces in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the octopus pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side until charred.
  6. 6. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

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Grilled Octopus
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