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Grilled Octopus Recipe

A simple and delicious recipe for grilled octopus, perfect for a summer BBQ.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for 30 minutes until tender.
  2. 2. Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly. Cut into manageable pieces.
  3. 3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. 4. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Brush the octopus pieces with the mixture.
  5. 5. Grill the octopus for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and crispy.
  6. 6. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

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Grilled Octopus
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