Greek-Style Grilled Octopus with Lemon Oil
Tender grilled octopus drizzled with zesty lemon oil and herbs, a classic Mediterranean delicacy that's naturally keto and restaurant-worthy.
240kcal
42gProtein
2gCarbs
8gFat
0gFibre
Ingredients
- 600g octopus, cleaned
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Boil octopus in salted water for 45 minutes until tender; drain and cool slightly, then cut tentacles into portions.
- Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat a grill pan over high heat; grill octopus 2–3 minutes per side until lightly charred.
- Drizzle warm lemon oil over grilled octopus and top with fresh parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.
AI-generated recipe — cook foods to safe internal temperatures and check ingredients for allergens. Nutrition is a per-serving estimate.
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