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Grilled octopus with lemon, capers & parsley

Grilled octopus is served in a lemon-caper-parsley marinade - a Mediterranean highlight with smoky notes, fresh citrus freshness and herbal lightness. Quick to prepare, aromatic and ideal as a starter or light main course.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Seafood
Servings 2 People
Calories 280 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Grill pan or grill rack
  • 1 Bowl for marinating
  • 1 Citrus juicer & zester
  • 1 Tweezers or pliers

Ingredients
  

Octopus

  • 400 g Cooked octopus cut into pieces
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Marinade

  • Juice & zest of one lemon
  • 1 Tbsp capers drained
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Salt Pepper

Preparation
 

Prepare the marinade:

  • Mix the lemon juice, zest, capers, parsley, oil, salt and pepper.

Grilling octopus:

  • Fry the octopus pieces in olive oil, then cover with the marinade and heat briefly.

Serve:

  • Arrange on plates, drizzle with the remaining marinade and serve warm.

Recommended side dishes

  • Grilled lemon slices
  • Fennel and orange salad
  • Crispy ciabatta

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 10g
Keyword Assyrtiko, Capers, Grilled octopus, Lemon, Mediterranean marinade
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