Best Mussel And Mozzarella Skewers Recipes
PESTO MOZZARELLA SKEWERS
A beautiful and tasty way to use the widely available fresh mozarella balls. I use homemade Pesto, but you can find it in jars in the Gourmet section. Arranged on toothpicks, these bite-size appetizers are festive and colorful.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix pesto, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Place drained mozzarella balls in a ziplock bag and add pesto mixture.
- Gently squeeze things around in the bag so that all the balls are nicely coated.
- Place a coated mozzarella ball and a cherry tomato on each toothpick.
- To serve, arrange them in a circle on platter and garnish with olives or with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.2, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 324.9, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.6
CAPRESE SKEWERS
An elegant and easy take on a classic caprese skewer dish. Great for an appetizer at a dinner party. Serve with a small bowl of balsamic vinegar and good quality olive oil for dipping.
Provided by ErinCC
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with a basil leaf.
- Thread a tomato half, a basil-wrapped mozzarella ball, and another tomato half onto a skewer. Repeat until all tomatoes are on skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 21.1 mg
MOZZARELLA SKEWERS
Steps:
- 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water at least 1 hour prior to grilling
- Stir together salad dressing, herb marinade packet, and 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
- Place cheese and vegetables in a resealable bag and pour in marinade. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
- Thread the skewers by alternating vegetables, cheese, and bread.
- Brush bread with some of the leftover marinade mixture and save the rest for garnish.
- Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Lightly oil the grilling grates and place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once. Bread should be toasted and cheese softened. Serve right off the grill drizzled with additional marinade.
CAPRESE APPETIZER
Caprese salad skewers. Perfect for holiday parties.
Provided by Jessi
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well coated. Skewer one tomato and one piece of mozzarella cheese on each toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
MUSSEL-MAN KEBABS / SKEWERS
Something quick and different for the BBQ for all the mussel lovers out there. Preparation time does not include marination time. You could also cheat and use pre-prepared mussels.
Provided by Peter J
Categories Mussels
Time 30m
Yield 2 kebabs, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook mussels in boiling water until they open, discard any that don't open.
- Remove meat from shells and trim beard.
- Place mussel meat with a little juice into a small bowl and cover with Worcestershire sauce.
- Leave in refrigerator around 30 minutes to marinate, lightly turning occasionally.
- Wrap each mussel with a slice of ham (just tear apart with your fingers) and thread onto the skewers.
- Place on BBQ plate or grill over low-medium temperature and pour over remaining marinade.
- Cook for a few minutes each side until ham is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 736.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 17
CAPRESE SKEWERS
Steps:
- Using a skewer, put 1/2 tomato, cut side up, followed by a piece of mozzarella, basil, second piece of mozzarella and finish with another tomato half. Season skewers with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar.
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