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Brochettes poulpe citron

Lemon octopus skewers

⏱ 30 minServes 2Medium240 kcal

A recipe from Le Chaudron — the cooking of France’s regions.

01 — Ingredients2 servings

  • 400 g (14 oz)cooked octopus
  • 2lemons
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tbspparsley
  • 1 tspsmoked paprika
  • 1 pinchfleur de sel and pepper
  • 400 g (14 oz) cooked octopus
  • 2 lemons
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch fleur de sel and pepper
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03 — Method

  1. Cut the octopus into 3 cm (1¼ in) pieces (tentacles are ideal).
  2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil with the grated garlic, juice of 1 lemon and smoked paprika.
  3. Add the octopus, coat well and marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers for 20 minutes if using.
  5. Thread 4–5 pieces onto each skewer.
  6. Heat a griddle over high heat (220°C / 425°F) and oil it well.
  7. Grill for 4 minutes, turning regularly.
  8. The octopus should be golden and lightly charred. Sprinkle with parsley, squeeze over the second lemon and serve right away.

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