Grilled Octopus Recipe

Name: Grilled Octopus Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 pounds cooked, wild Spanish octopus tentacles; 1 lemon, cut in half; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Author:

Ashley McCrary, CEO, Healthy Little Peach

Our tender Spanish octopus tentacles are seared on the grill for a light char and complemented with a bright olive oil and herb dipping sauce. Serve over mixed greens for a healthy, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

Octopus

3 pounds cooked, wild Spanish octopus tentacles
1 lemon, cut in half
2 Tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

⅓ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions

Thaw the octopus.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
Cover octopus tentacles with olive oil and juice of half the lemon.
Grill for 3 minutes per side, just until charred.
Tip: Make sure not to overcook the octopus or it will become very tough.
Remove from heat and place over greens.
Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Filed in: Entrees, Grilled, Holiday Recipes, Ingredients 6-10, Octopus, Prep under 15 minutes, Total 15-30 minutes

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