Mussel And Mozzarella Skewers Recipes

MUSSEL-MAN KEBABS / SKEWERS

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.

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

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.