Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Foreigner Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Tender octopus grilled to perfection, served with a citrus salad.

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Ingredients

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Octopus

Citrus Salad

Method

Preparing the Octopus

  1. 1

    Clean the Octopus

    Remove the beak and innards of the octopus and rinse it under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Octopus

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the octopus, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Grilling the Octopus

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C).

  2. 4

    Grill the Octopus

    Remove the octopus from the marinade and place it on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. The tentacles should be tender.

  3. 5

    Rest the Octopus

    Once grilled, remove the octopus from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into serving pieces.

Preparing the Citrus Salad

  1. 6

    Prepare the Greens

    In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens.

  2. 7

    Add Citrus Segments

    Add the orange and grapefruit segments to the salad bowl.

  3. 8

    Add Onion and Feta

    Thinly slice the red onion and crumble the feta cheese over the salad.

  4. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a large serving platter, arrange the grilled octopus and serve alongside the citrus salad. Enjoy your meal!

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