Grilled Octopus Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For the Marinade
Method
Preparation of the Octopus
- 1
Cleaning the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water to remove any debris. If needed, remove the beak and ink sac.
- 2
Cooking the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the whole octopus and boil for about 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
Marinade
- 3
Preparing the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 4
Marinating the Octopus
Once the octopus has cooled, cut it into tentacles and place them in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the octopus, ensuring it is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours for more flavor).
Grilling the Octopus
- 5
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to high heat. Make sure the grates are clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking.
- 6
Grilling the Octopus
Remove the octopus from the marinade and shake off excess. Place octopus tentacles on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until charred and heated through.
- 7
