Bbq Cherry Tomato And Jalapeno Kebabs Recipes

MARINATED GRILLED CHERRY TOMATOES SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic paste and thyme in a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and toss to coat. Let tomatoes sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to marinate.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Remove the tomatoes from the marinade and skewer 4 per skewer, depending on the size of the tomatoes). Season on both sides with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a platter and garnish with chives.

BBQ CHERRY TOMATO AND JALAPENO KEBABS

Steps:

• Cut cherry tomatoes in half and cut jalapeno pepper into 5 slices (or use canned slices).
• Thread cherry tomatoes and jalapeno onto skewer with two pieces to tomato in their 'natural' orientation with the jalapeno slice in between.
• Cook over oiled medium BBQ plate for 5 minutes or so turning occasionally.

GRILLED TOMATO KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread them out in one dense layer and brush the grill with oil. Place the cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Brush the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside, about 5 minutes.

SWORDFISH, BACON, AND CHERRY TOMATO KEBABS

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Cut swordfish into 1-inch pieces and in a shallow dish toss with garlic, lemon juice, and oil to coat. Marinate swordfish, covered and chilled, 20 minutes.
• In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until pale golden but still soft and transfer to paper towels to drain, reserving fat.
• Thread swordfish, bacon, and tomatoes onto four 10-inch skewers. Brush kebabs with some of reserved fat and grill on an oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals 3 to 4 minutes. Turn kebabs and grill 3 to 4 minutes more, or until swordfish is just cooked through.
• Serve kebabs with lemon wedges.

TASTY BBQ TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half.
• drizzle with a little olive oil.
• sprinkle with basil.
• grind pepper over the top.
• I normally then pop in the fridge a while (say 30 mins) while working on other stuff as it helps the flavour develop.
• Cook uncut side down for around 5 minutes over low heat on BBQ plate.
• flip over and cook further 5 minutes with cut side down.
• return to original position for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

GRILLED FISH KEBABS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat grill to high (see page 367 for instructions); lightly oil grates. Cut swordfish and salmon into 24 pieces each (about 1 1/2 inches); dividing evenly, thread fish against the grain on 8 skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes. Brush bread slices on both sides with olive oil, and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
• In a blender, puree basil, garlic, and the olive oil until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Reserve half.
• Brush kebabs with basil oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until fish is opaque throughout and tomatoes are softened, 6 to 10 minutes. With a clean brush, coat kebabs with reserved basil oil. Serve immediately.