Grilled Octopus Recipe

Name: Taste of Portugals Grilled Octopus Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 kg Octopus; 4 tbs Olive oil; 3 tbs Lemon juice; 3 cloves Garlic cloves; 2 tbs Fresh parsley; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 500 g Potatoes; 2 tbs Olive oil; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 tbs Fresh rosemary

Inspired by Taste of Portugal

Time1h 30m

Serves2

Tender octopus grilled to perfection served with a side of potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2.2 lb (1 kg) Octopus

4 tbs olive oil

3 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

3 cloves Garlic cloves

2 tbs Fresh parsley

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Potato Side

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Potatoes

2 tbs olive oil

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tbs Fresh rosemary

Method

Preparation of Octopus

Clean the Octopus

Rinse the octopus under cold water, removing any beak or innards. Pat it dry with paper towels.

Marinate the Octopus

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the octopus and coat it well. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).

Preparation of Potatoes

Prepare the Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Wash and cut the potatoes into wedges.

Season the Potatoes

In a bowl, mix the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, and chopped rosemary until they are evenly coated.

Bake the Potatoes

Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden and crispy, turning halfway through.

Grilling the Octopus

Prepare the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the Octopus

Remove the octopus from the marinade and place it directly on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until charred and fully cooked.

Serving

Plate the Dish

Once the octopus is grilled, remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Serve it alongside the roasted potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.