Caprese Skewers Recipe
Make Caprese Skewers Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Skewers
Dressing & Finish
Method
Skewers
- 1
Prepare ingredients
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Drain mozzarella balls in a fine sieve or on paper towels to remove excess liquid; pat dry gently so they don't make the skewers soggy.
- 2
Assemble skewers
Using one 4-inch skewer per appetizer, thread the ingredients in this order: one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded in half if large, with stem removed), then one mozzarella ball. Repeat until all 24 skewers are assembled. Leave a small portion of the skewer exposed at the bottom so guests can hold them easily.
Dressing & Finish
- 3
Season and dress
Arrange the completed skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the skewers. Sprinkle the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the top. If using lemon zest, grate a little over the skewers for brightness.
- 4
Add balsamic finish
Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, lightly drizzle the balsamic glaze or reduction across the skewers in a thin, even stream. Avoid pooling the glaze on the platter; a light drizzle enhances flavor without making the bottom soggy.
- 5