Poulpe à la Gallega
Poulpe à la Gallega is a flavorful Galician-style octopus dish, grilled to perfection and served with a zesty paprika-infused olive oil. This gluten-free delicacy is perfect for a summer barbecue, offering a taste of the sea with a savory twist.

45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
French
320 kcal
Ingredients
- Octopus - 500 grams, cleaned
- Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Smoked paprika - 2 teaspoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Salt - to taste
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the cleaned octopus. Boil for about 30 minutes until tender.
- 2. While the octopus is boiling, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create a marinade.
- 3. Once the octopus is cooked, drain and let it cool slightly before cutting it into serving pieces.
- 4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 5. Toss the octopus pieces in the marinade and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- 6. Grill the octopus pieces for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they have a nice char.
- 7. Remove from the grill and drizzle with any remaining marinade, then sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
Tags
FrenchGluten-FreeBBQ