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Greek Style Grilled Octopus with Lemon recipe

Juicy Greek Style Grilled Octopus with Lemon Recipe to Savor

Discover this Greek Style Grilled Octopus with Lemon recipe—smoky, tender, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Octopus
  • 1 kg Fresh octopus Choose a small to medium size for best tenderness.
  • 2 tbsp Sea salt Enhances natural flavors and helps tenderize.
  • 4 cups Water For simmering.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil Adds rich Mediterranean flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice Brightens the dish.
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves Minced or crushed.
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano Brings classic Greek herbal notes.
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Freshly cracked for warmth.
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • 1 lemon Lemon wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

How to Make Greek Style Grilled Octopus
  1. In a large pot, combine water and sea salt. Gently simmer the octopus for 45–60 minutes until tender.
  2. Transfer the octopus to a plate and let it rest about 10 minutes. Once cooled, slice between the joints into even pieces.
  3. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and cracked black pepper. Add octopus pieces and toss to coat. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F. Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Place marinated octopus pieces on hot grates. Grill for about 3–4 minutes per side until charred.
  6. Transfer grilled octopus to a serving platter and let it rest 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and add lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with crusty bread for dipping into juices.

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