Grilled Appetizers

From ember-roasted baba ghanoush to scallops with warm tomato-basil dressing, here are fantastic grilled appetizers.
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10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Grilled Oysters with Spiced Tequila Butter | No shucking necessary: Once the oysters open on the grill, simply top them with David Kinch’s smoky, tangy butter.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Ginger-Garlic Shrimp with Tangy Tomato Sauce | The marinade for these shrimp—a piquant mix of lemon juice, garlic, ginger, basil and parsley—would be equally good with pork or chicken. The dipping sauce is almost chutney-like with chunks of whole tomatoes; lemongrass and lime juice add tang.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Grilled Margherita and Olive-Fontina Pizzas | Mario Batali grills the crusts until they're delectably charred, then adds simple toppings. Cut the pies into small wedges as appetizers.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Grilled Flatbreads with Mushrooms, Ricotta and Herbs | This easy grilled flatbread—topped with sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs and ricotta cheese—is perfect for outdoor entertaining.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs | Michael Chiarello cooks these asparagus twice: The first time early in the grilling session; the second time right before serving, after they’re wrapped in prosciutto.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Shrimp and Lemon Skewers with Feta-Dill Sauce | Squeeze the charred lemons over the shrimp before serving for a tangy, smoky hit of flavor. You may want to make extra feta sauce to have with lean lamb steaks or chicken skewers.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Smokin' Sweet Chicken Wings with Cherry Barbecue Glaze | Cherry preserves with habanero chile create a fabulously sticky, sweet and spicy glaze for grilled chicken wings. Glaze them just before serving so the sugars don’t burn.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Grilled Squash Ribbons and Prosciutto with Mint Dressing | Grilling zucchini and summer squash ribbons on skewers is terrific because the edges become wonderfully charred and crisp, while the insides stay tender and juicy.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Peppers | As the peppers blister, the cheese mixture tucked inside turns warm and gooey.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Spiced Shrimp and Tomato Kebabs | This is a perfect party dish because it’s so easy to assemble, and you can marinate and skewer the shrimp ahead of time.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Grilled Zucchini with Fresh Mozzarella | The delicate taste of fresh mozzarella offers a delicious counterpoint to the garlic-and-vinegar-macerated zucchini. However, if you prefer a stronger cheese flavor, try goat cheese instead.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Scallops with Warm Tomato-Basil Dressing
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce | These deliciously spiced grilled chicken skewers are perfect with a sweet-and-tangy peanut sauce.
10 Simple Grilled Appetizers for Summer
Grilled Manouri Cheese with Caramelized Plums | Michael Psilakis likes to riff on saganaki—fried cheese with lemon. He uses manouri, a fresh, milky white cheese made from the whey that's drained off during feta production. Like nearly all Greek cheeses, it's produced from either sheep's or goat's milk.