Grilled Octopus with Spicy Pepper Sauce (Poulpe Grillé avec Sauce Pimentée)
Poulpe Grillé avec Sauce Pimentée (Grilled Octopus with Spicy Pepper Sauce) is a flavorful and spicy dish from Benin Cuisine that is perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 kg octopus, cleaned and tenderized
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, chopped onion, diced red bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to make the spicy pepper sauce.
- Grill the octopus for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
- Serve the grilled octopus with the spicy pepper sauce on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grilling brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the Poulpe Grillé avec Sauce Pimentée with a side of steamed rice and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
Tenderizing the octopus before grilling will help to ensure a more tender and flavorful result.
Cost
$20