Grilled Octopus Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Octopus

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from the pot and let it cool.

2. 2

   Marinate

   Once cooled, cut the octopus into manageable pieces. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, espelette pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the octopus pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Grill the Octopus

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated octopus pieces for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until charred and heated through.

4. 4

   Serve

   Remove from the grill, squeeze the remaining lemon over the octopus, and garnish with fresh dill. Serve immediately.