Grilled Octopus with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Tender grilled octopus served with a zesty lemon garlic sauce, complemented by a touch of fresh herbs. A perfect Mediterranean-inspired main dish bursting with flavor.

Steps

1. Rinse the octopus tentacle under cold water. 2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and simmer the octopus for 40 minutes until tender. 3. Drain and pat dry the octopus. 4. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to create the marinade. 5. Coat the octopus with the marinade and let it rest for 10 minutes. 6. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. 7. Grill the octopus for 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly charred. 8. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and serve immediately.

1 octopus tentacle (about 150g) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 lemon (juice and zest) Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp smoked paprika