Chilli Lemon Octopus

Name: Chilli Lemon Octopus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 kg baby octopus; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind, grated; 3/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce; 4 cloves garlic, crushed

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⏱ 25 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Octopus

This dish features baby octopus marinated in a bold blend of fresh lemon, chilli sauce, and garlic. After marinating for several hours, the octopus is drained and cooked quickly in a hot pan or on a barbecue. The result is a tender, flavourful seafood option that comes together in just 25 minutes of active cooking time. It's a simple yet impressive way to prepare octopus, yielding four generous servings.

Ingredients

2 kg baby octopus
1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind, grated
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed

Method

Discard the heads and beaks from the octopus, then cut each one in half.
In a large bowl, mix the octopus with the grated lemon rind, lemon juice, olive oil, chilli sauce, and crushed garlic. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 3 hours or leave it overnight.
Take the octopus out of the marinade, allowing the liquid to drain away, and dispose of the used marinade.
Place the octopus into a preheated skillet or onto a barbecue, cooking it until it becomes just tender.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1337500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOctopus

AuthorJewelies