Charcoal Grilled Octopus with Homemade Romesco Sauce | Summer Grilling Treat!

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Squid is lower in calories, while chicken is more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers similar acidity with potential health benefits.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is cost-effective.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the octopus. Cook for 30-40 minutes until tender.

Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly.

Heat a charcoal grill until hot and prepare for direct grilling.

Brush the octopus with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Place the octopus on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and crispy.

While the octopus is grilling, prepare the romesco sauce.

Roast the red bell pepper and tomato over the grill until charred, about 10 minutes.

In a blender, combine the roasted bell pepper, tomato, garlic, almonds, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.

Blend until smooth, adding water if necessary to reach desired consistency.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice.

Serve the grilled octopus drizzled with romesco sauce and garnished with parsley.

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