Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Polpo alla griglia, a delightful grilled octopus dish that will impress your guests and elevate any dining occasion. This succulent recipe highlights the tender texture of octopus, enhanced by a vibrant marinade featuring fresh herbs, zesty lemon juice, and rich olive oil. Perfect for summer grilling or elegant dinner parties, Polpo alla griglia is not only easy to prepare but also offers a stunning presentation with its beautiful grill marks and colorful sauce. Serve it alongside fresh salads or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that showcases the best of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 octopuses (about 500g each)
- Fresh parsley
- Bay leaf
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Capers
- Olives
- Sweet chili
Instructions
- Clean the octopus thoroughly, removing the beak and rinsing under cold water.
- Boil the octopus in a large pot with parsley and bay leaf for about 40 minutes until tender.
- Remove from water, dry, and cut into pieces.
- Marinate octopus pieces in olive oil, garlic, pepper, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing lemon zest, capers, olives, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Grill marinated octopus pieces over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side until charred.
- Serve hot drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg