Shellfish Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Skewers
These little skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Each one layers a juicy cherry tomato, a folded fresh basil leaf, and a creamy cube of mozzarella — then the whole tray gets finished with a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic glaze, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. The combination is bright, fresh, and just fancy enough to impress without requiring any actual cooking. Party appetizers can be a minefield when you're avoiding shellfish, since shrimp cocktails and seafood dips tend to dominate the spread — but this one is built entirely from garden-fresh ingredients with zero cross-contact concerns. Assembly is straightforward and almost meditative once you get into a rhythm, and the result looks like something you'd find at a catered event. Serve them immediately after drizzling so the basil stays vibrant and the glaze doesn't pool at the bottom of the platter.
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8 servings
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 24 bite-sized cubes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Fold each basil leaf in half lengthwise so it forms a compact bundle, then thread one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella cube onto each small skewer or toothpick, in that order. Repeat with the remaining 23 skewers.
- 2
Arrange the finished skewers in a single layer on a serving platter.
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