Description
Grilled octopus with lemon and oregano is a simple yet flavorful dish. The octopus becomes tender and pairs perfectly with the fresh citrus and herb seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large octopus (about 2–3 lbs), cleaned
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Boil the octopus in salted water for 45-60 minutes until tender. Drain and let it cool slightly.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the octopus into manageable pieces.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the octopus pieces in the marinade.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly charred.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Boiling the octopus first ensures tenderness.
- Adjust grilling time based on thickness.
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf to the boiling water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled octopus, lemon oregano octopus, Mediterranean seafood