Grilled Spanish Octopus
A delicious and tender grilled octopus recipe, marinated in Spanish spices and served with a tangy sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Parsley - For garnish
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Octopus - 1 whole, cleaned
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the octopus to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the octopus from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the octopus is charred and tender.
- Remove the octopus from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the grilled octopus garnished with fresh parsley.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 9g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Sugar: 3g
