Lemon Herb Grilled Octopus with Warm White Bean Salad

Lemon Herb Grilled Octopus with Warm White Bean Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 kg octopus, cleaned
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 400g white beans, cooked
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate the cleaned octopus in this mixture for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the octopus for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix cooked white beans, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Serve the grilled octopus on a bed of warm white bean salad. Drizzle with additional lemon juice and olive oil. Enjoy!