Best Grilled Veggies With Caper Butter Recipes

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GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER



Grilled Vegetable Platter image

The best of summer in one dish! This pretty grilled vegetable recipe is meant for entertaining. Grilling brings out their natural sweetness, and the easy marinade really kicks up the grilled vegetables' flavor. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 small carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Place 3 tablespoons marinade in a large bowl. Add vegetables; turn to coat. Cover; marinate 1-1/2 hours at room temperature., Transfer vegetables to a grilling grid; place grid on grill rack. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally., Place vegetables on a large serving plate. Drizzle with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SEA BASS WITH LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE



Grilled Sea Bass with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce image

This is amazing tasting sauce just the right balance of creamy, salty, and sour.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 4 oz sea bass fillets skinless
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 small shallot minced
1/2 c cold butter cut into pieces
1 Tbsp each drained capers and fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp lemon zest for sprinkling

Steps:

  • 1. On a grill or grill pan. Cook the fish until no longer pink but still flaky. Turning to get good grill marks.
  • 2. To make the sauce In a small saucepan add the lemon juice, vinegar, and shallots Cook until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tbsp.
  • 3. Add the butter one pat at a time whisking constantly until melted and creamy looking. Stir in the capers, parsley and taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  • 4. Place the sauce on the plate then top with fish fillet. Sprinkle a little lemon zest on top

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH CAPER SAUCE



Grilled Snapper with Caper Sauce image

The snapper in this recipe but if you prefer another for another fish, try mahi-mahi. It is a delicious firm, mild fish that won't fall apart on the grill.-Alaina Showalter, Clover, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the fillets; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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