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Grilled Octopus Tentacles

Deliciously tender and flavorful grilled octopus tentacles, perfect for a special meal.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Octopus tentacles cleaned
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions 

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the octopus tentacles and cook for 30 minutes until tender.
  2. 2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. 3. Remove the octopus from the pot, let it cool slightly, then marinate in the olive oil mixture for 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the octopus for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and crispy.
  5. 5. Serve hot with a drizzle of the remaining marinade.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Grilled, Octopus, Seafood
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