Description
Discover the authentic flavors of Italy with our grilled baby octopus recipe, tender, lemony, and infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a light yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 baby octopuses, cleaned
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley sprigs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 2–3 lemons
- Olive oil
- Pinch of oregano
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Clean the baby octopuses thoroughly and pat dry.
- Prepare a marinade with lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; toss the octopuses and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the octopuses for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred.
- During the last minute, add lemon slices to the grill to char.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with the grilled lemon.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute the octopus with grilled portobello mushrooms. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx 200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: octopus, grilled, Mediterranean, seafood