Description
A delightful grilled octopus dish infused with lemon and oregano, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- Fresh octopus: 1 kg (about 2.2 lbs)
- Olive oil: 1/4 cup (60 ml), plus extra for drizzling
- Lemon juice: 1/4 cup (60 ml), freshly squeezed
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Dried oregano: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Lemon wedges: for serving (optional)
- Fresh oregano leaves: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the octopus by cleaning it thoroughly if using fresh, or thaw if using frozen.
- Marinate the octopus in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the octopus for 3-4 minutes per side until charred.
- Serve the grilled octopus on a platter, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh oregano and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Fresh octopus is preferred, but frozen can be used if necessary.
- Marinating for longer enhances the flavor.
- Grilling time may vary based on the size of the octopus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled octopus, lemon, oregano, seafood, Mediterranean