Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds octopus
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 whole lemon
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cup parsley
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 whole lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

2. 2

   Once the water is boiling, carefully add the octopus and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the octopus is tender.

3. 3

   While the octopus is cooking, prepare the marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.

4. 4

   Once the octopus is tender, remove it from the pot and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then, cut the tentacles from the body.

5. 5

   Place the octopus tentacles into the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).

7. 7

   Remove the octopus from the marinade and place it on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until you see nice grill marks and the octopus is slightly charred.

8. 8

   Remove the octopus from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the tentacles into smaller pieces if desired.

9. 9

   Serve the grilled octopus with lemon wedges and drizzle with the remaining marinade. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.