Paleo Grilled Octopus

Elevate your next paleo meal with this show-stopping Paleo Grilled Octopus recipe! Perfectly tender and lightly charred, this dish combines the smoky flavors of the grill with a zesty marinade of lemon, garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley for a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece. Starting with a slow simmer to achieve optimum tenderness, followed by a quick sear on the grill, this cooking technique ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture while locking in a delightful smoky essence. Naturally paleo and gluten-free, this protein-packed seafood dish is spiced up with red pepper flakes for a hint of heat and is perfect for entertaining or upgrading your weeknight dinner. Serve this grilled octopus as a stunning appetizer or a light main dish alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables. Keywords like "paleo seafood recipe," "grilled octopus," and "Mediterranean octopus recipe" make this a must-try for healthy food enthusiasts!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:80 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 2-pound Whole octopus
• 8 cups Water
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 Lemons
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean the octopus by removing the beak and eyes. Rinse thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the bay leaves and the juice of one lemon.

Step 3

Submerge the octopus in the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 60-75 minutes, or until the octopus is tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 4

Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly. Cut into large pieces, approximately 3 inches long.

Step 5

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, the juice of the second lemon, minced garlic, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the marinade over the octopus pieces and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Step 7

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 8

Remove the octopus from the marinade and place the pieces on the grill.

Step 9

Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the octopus is slightly charred and heated through.

Step 10

Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3078.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1332.1

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 435.4mg	0%
Sodium 4543.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 4.0g
Protein 139.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 796.7mg	0%
Iron 53.6mg	0%
Potassium 3998.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 42.4%

Carbs: 12.3%