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Grilled Octopus Seafood Dish

Ultimate Grilled Octopus Seafood Dish in Just 20 Minutes

A quick and nutritious grilled octopus seafood dish that combines low fat, high protein, and Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Octopus
  • 1 lb Octopus Thaw overnight if frozen
  • 1 tbsp Salt Essential for boiling
For the Marinade
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Use smoked paprika or cayenne for extra heat
  • 1 Lemon or Lime Juice for marinade
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Grill

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw the octopus overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the octopus for 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, salt, and juice of lemon or lime. Coat the octopus with the marinade and let it soak for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 450°F or 232°C).
  4. Grill the marinated octopus tentacles for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Let the grilled octopus rest for a couple of minutes, then serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 480mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, avoid moving the octopus on the grill too much to achieve even cooking and a smoky flavor.

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