Barbecue Food Appetizers And Spanish Tapas Recipes

Spanish tapas recipes make ideal barbecue food appetizers, many can be done in under 15 minutes and they are all perfect for the outdoor bbq grill. But the recipes below are not just from Spain, there's some great appetizer recipes from all over the world for you to try.

All the recipes on this page are for the barbecue grill but that doesn't mean that you can't use them in conjunction with a smoker.

Whenever you barbecue food it's always good to let it the meat rest for a while as this allows the muscle tissue to relax so what better time is there than this to grill an appetizer?

Finding new recipes is a continual chore as you can see from the picture to the left. It was so hot that I had to wash it down with a nice cool beer.

It was on this particular trip to Spain that I was acquainted with the first appetizer recipe in the list below, beatifully cooked asparagus spearsencased in crisp salty ham.

Asparagus Spears in Serrano Ham - together with a great tip to make sure your asparagus is perfectly cooked every time.

Fennel Grilled Chicken Wings - First tasted in North West Catalunya. If you like aniseed then this is a must.

Fire Roasted Aubergine and Red Peppers - a great accompaniment to many meats or simply as a vegetarian salad.

Monkfish and Bacon Skewers - a meaty white fish wrapped up in salty bacon, fantastic finger food.

Avocado and Bacon Bites - Not strictly a Spanish tapas recipe but these two ingredients were made for each other. Make plenty because they'll be gone in a shot.

Grilled Black Pudding - Easy and full of flavor. My favorite is served on a bad of caramelized apple like this.

Salmon in Mojo Salsa - Beautifully succulent grilled salmon in a lightly spiced sauce that originated in the Canary Islands.

Pork Skewers - Cook it this way and it will be moist and juicy every time.

Jerez Sardines - The Spanish way. Simple and fresh with a splash of sherry.

Chicken Livers and Lambs Kidneys - These guys don't normally get a mention so here's a great spicy recipe to make the most of.

Devilled Kidneys - A traditional recipe with mustard and Worcestershire sauce that works really well on the grill.

Shrimp Tapas - barbecue food appetizer straight from Australia!

and More Shrimps - With a great spicy chili kick!

Thai Grilled Marinated Shrimp Recipe - Sounds complicated?....It's easy, and packed with those distinctive Thai flavors.

Barbecue Scallops - Here you'll find out how to cook scallops on the grill and then some delicious sauce suggestions to finish off.

Bruschetta - In Spain it's pan con tomate but however you dress it up this is a fantastic barbecue appetizer with bread crisped on the grill.

Garlic Bread - Need I say more?

Finally, if you want a great European appetizer that involves no cooking then why just go for a selection of cold meats with pickles?

See Also:-

Patio Furniture
More Barbecue Accessories and Cooking Equipment
Information about BBQ Grills
BBQ Grill Islands

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