Grilled Caprese Skewers – Makes 8 Skewers
Shanthi Appelo
| 1 min read
Just because cheese melts doesn’t mean it doesn’t belong on the grill. In this recipe, preparation is key to perfectly grilled mozzarella cheese. Wrapping mozzarella in prosciutto prevents a melty mess on the grill grates and adds an interesting smoky kick to traditional caprese flavors.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
4 Campari tomatoes
4 slices fresh mozzarella
4 slices prosciutto
8 fresh basil leaves
Small metal or wood skewers
1⁄2 tbsp olive oil
1⁄2 tbsp balsamic reduction
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
If using wood skewers, soak at least 30 minutes before skewering ingredients on.
Step 2
Wrap mozzarella slices in 1 slice of prosciutto each. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 3
Skewer one tomato with one prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella slice. Grill immediately over a hot grill prepared with spray oil. Grill for a few minutes until grill marks appear.
Step 4
Once skewers have cooled enough to handle, add basil leaves and serve. Drizzle some olive oil and balsamic reduction on top. Add coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
