Jul 14 2026

Grilled Octopus Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

ajika spice, tahini crema, roasted carrot agrodolce, charred meyer lemon

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Ingredients

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For the Grilled Octopus

For the Tahini Crema

For the Roasted Carrot Agrodolce

For the Charred Meyer Lemon

Method

Preparing the Grilled Octopus

  1. 1

    Boil the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Remove and let cool.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Once cooled, cut the tentacles from the body. In a bowl, combine olive oil, ajika spice, salt, and pepper. Add the octopus and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill the Octopus

    Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the octopus for 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and crispy.

Making the Tahini Crema

  1. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine tahini, water, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more water if necessary.

Preparing the Roasted Carrot Agrodolce

  1. 5

    Roast the Carrots

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sliced carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.

  2. 6

    Make the Agrodolce

    In a small saucepan, combine red wine vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer, then pour over the roasted carrots. Toss to coat and let sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

Charred Meyer Lemon

  1. 7

    Char the Lemons

    Brush the cut sides of the Meyer lemons with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until charred.

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