Grilled Octopus

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • red onion, finely chopped
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • lemon juice and wedges
  • octopus, not over 1/2 pound each

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the octopus, and boil until tender. Start to check after about 15 to 20 minutes; if the octopus can be easily pierced with a fork, it is done.
  2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by mixing equal amounts of onion and parsley. Add a bit of lemon juice to this mixture, but go easy on the lemon juice-you don't want it to overpower the sauce. Add enough olive oil to cover the mixture.
  3. Drain the octopus. While it is still hot, soak it in the sauce. Then put the octopus under the broiler or on the grill. Start to check the octopus after 2 to 3 minutes. When it begins to get brown and firm, it's ready. Serve with a little extra olive oil on top and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

387 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 32.3g 12% DV
Fiber 13.4g 48% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9816.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1069.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 10.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 33.1mg 37% DV
Calcium 418.5mg 32% DV
Iron 9.5mg 53% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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