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Greek-Style Grilled Octopus with Lemon Oil

Name: Greek-Style Grilled Octopus with Lemon Oil
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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

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.