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Grilled Octopus with Lemon Aioli

Grilled Octopus with Lemon Aioli

A gourmet delight featuring tender grilled octopus served with tangy lemon aioli, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Octopus
  • 2 lbs Octopus Tentacles Fresh or pre-cooked, cleaned thoroughly
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For marinating
For the Lemon Aioli
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise High-quality recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Herb Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Combine with herbs
  • Fresh Herbs Like parsley or basil, to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Microgreens For freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Large pot
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thoroughly clean octopus tentacles under cold running water. If using fresh, simmer in salted water with bay leaves and peppercorns for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool and marinate in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill marinated octopus for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and crispy. Brush with olive oil while grilling.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic until smooth. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  4. On a large black plate, spiral the grilled octopus tentacles and pipe lemon aioli around it creatively.
  5. Garnish with microgreens and chopped parsley, and drizzle herb oil around the edge. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure octopus is cleaned properly and marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

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