Charred Octopus with Lemon Aioli
Charred Octopus with Lemon Aioli is a showstopper made easy! Tender, smoky octopus pairs perfectly with zesty lemon aioli for a restaurant-worthy dish.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For the octopus:
- 2 lbs octopus - cleaned and tentacles separated
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the lemon aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add octopus. Cook for 30-40 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub onto the cooled octopus.
- Grill octopus for 5-6 minutes on each side, until slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Serve grilled octopus with the lemon aioli on the side.
Notes
For extra charred flavor, marinate the octopus for 2 hours before grilling.
You can also add some chili flakes to the aioli for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal
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