Grilled Octopus with Fermented Chilli
colin lee
over 1 year ago
This recipe for grilled octopus with fermented chilli is a delicious and unique dish that combines tender octopus with a spicy and tangy chilli sauce. The octopus is first marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. The fermented chilli sauce adds a bold and complex flavor that pairs perfectly with the tender octopus. Serve this dish as a main course or as part of a seafood feast.
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
250
Protein
25g
Fat
12g
Sat Fat
2g
Carbs
10g
Chole
100mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
800mg
Ingredients
- 1 octopus (about 2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fermented chilli sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3. Add the octopus to the bowl and toss to coat it in the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- 4. Remove the octopus from the marinade and place it on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the octopus is charred and cooked through.
- 5. While the octopus is grilling, heat the fermented chilli sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 6. Once the octopus is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- 7. Serve the grilled octopus with the heated fermented chilli sauce on the side.
- 8. Enjoy!
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