The Best Grilled Appetizers – 20 Recipes
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Grill up summer party appetizers like flatbreads, shrimp, chicken kebabs, and even grilled salads.
Grilling involves searing food very quickly over hot coals. This creates a crispy crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
Grilled goat cheese in grape leaves
This summer, we're grilling everything, even delicate goat cheese! Grape leaves, which impart their flavor, are perfect for this.
Layered grilled potato and goat cheese appetizer
These Bobby's "sandwiches" are a great way to start a picnic, and the recipe is super simple. Boil the potatoes before grilling to ensure they're fully cooked.
Bacon-Wrapped Chili Peppers with Cheese
Sandra Lee makes bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cheese—an appetizer you've never tried at a restaurant.
Giant prawns stuffed with cilantro and chili pepper
Juicy shrimp are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of garlic, jalapeño, green onion, and cilantro, which also adds a pop of color to this compact appetizer.
Fried shrimp with lemon
Rachael Ray shows how delicious simple grilled shrimp can be. Although the recipe only requires shrimp, olive oil, and salt and pepper, the dish is incredibly rich in flavor.
Italian piadina flatbread with cheese and prosciutto
As Giada puts it, "Piadina is similar to pizza, but the crust doesn't rise and it's usually grilled—it turns out crispy with a nice smoky flavor. You can use anything for the toppings. This sauce-free version is typical of northern Italy, where piadina is especially popular."
Grilled Bacon and Corn Crostini
Anne grills baguette slices, then tops them with toasted corn kernels, bacon, and chili peppers. Beat the summer heat with this appetizer.
Grilled Watermelon Salad
Claire's 5-ingredient salad proves that grilled summer fruits aren't just for dessert. Claire pairs sweet grilled watermelon with fresh arugula and crumbled cheese.
Bacon-wrapped shrimp with polenta and pineapple sauce
A Food Network reader won the magazine's contest with this creative recipe. Pineapple is cooked with polenta and also used in a shrimp marinade.We recommend
Margarita Chicken Kebab
Sandra's easy-to-make mini kebabs are bursting with flavor thanks to a tequila-lime marinade.
Beef skewers with pineapple and parsley sauce
Giada's Grilled Beef and Pineapple Kebabs are a great way to start a party.
Thai Pork Satay
Add a tropical flair to your picnic with Bobby Flay's Pork Kebabs with Coconut Walnut Dip.
Chicken sauté with peanut sauce
Tyler's yogurt marinade keeps chicken juicy on the grill. Top it off with a chili-peanut sauce.
Grilled clams with green onions and cucumber
"I think there's nothing better than being able to cook food in its natural shell to preserve the rich, authentic, and simple flavor," says Alex. "Clams require patience: sometimes they take several minutes to open on the grill. I've noticed that when I get tired of waiting and turn away, that's exactly when they open."
Grilled oysters with bacon and mignonette sauce
Bobby pairs grilled oysters with a simple sauce of pancetta, basil, and shallots to bring out the smoky, woodsy flavor.
Homemade grilled flatbread with figs and blue cheese
Bobby makes an appetizer that combines sweet and savory flavors: he tops a grilled flatbread with figs, blue cheese, and a fennel-thyme vinaigrette.
Grilled oysters with Fra Diablo sauce
Try Bobby's easy grilled oyster recipe. Adjust the spiciness of the tomato vinaigrette to your liking.
Shrimp skewers with cilantro and mint chutney
Serve a colorful dish of grilled shrimp with Indian spices and a refreshing mint-cilantro chutney.Categories:
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