Description
Savor the exquisite blend of sweet and tangy flavors in these Cranberry-Glazed Octopus Skewers. Perfectly grilled, this dish features tender octopus marinated in a luscious cranberry sauce, garlic, and fresh herbs, making it both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for summer barbecues or special occasions, these skewers promise to impress your guests while being surprisingly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh octopus
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Clean the octopus under cold running water, removing any beak or innards if necessary. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberry sauce, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place the octopus in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over it. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or set your oven to broil) and soak wooden skewers in water if using.
- Thread marinated octopus pieces onto skewers (3-4 pieces per skewer) ensuring they aren't overcrowded.
- Grill each skewer for about 3-4 minutes per side until charred and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer - approximately 85g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg