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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water and remove any beak and innards. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Marinate the Octopus
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add the octopus and ensure it is well coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Grilling
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill the Octopus
Remove the octopus from the marinade and let excess oil drip off. Place it on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it develops a nice char and is cooked through.
- 5
Prepare Lemon and Parsley
While the octopus is grilling, chop the fresh parsley and cut the lemons into wedges.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Octopus
Once the octopus is grilled, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the tentacles into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Serve
Arrange the octopus on a serving platter, drizzle with additional olive oil, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.