Impromptu Entertaining: Grilled Brussels Sprouts

As things heat up this summer, I try to find more and more ways to take the cooking outside to keep the house from getting too warm. Grilling Brussels Sprouts is a great way to keep your stove and oven turned off. And by doing them on skewers, you create a wonderful presentation for your guests. The marinade is quick and easy to make which makes these perfect for some impromptu entertaining during the week.
Grilled Brussels Sprouts — modified from Alton Brown’s Good Eats
- 1 lb Brussels Sprouts
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Heat grill to medium.
Cut off the stem end of the Brussels Sprouts and remove any outer leaves that seem off colored or wilting.
Place the Brussels Sprouts into a large, microwave safe mixing bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Combine the olive oil, garlic, mustard, paprika and salt to a medium bowl and whisk together.
Add the Brussels Sprouts to the marinade and toss to combine.
Allow the sprouts to cool until you can handle them. Skewer 4 to 5 Brussels Sprouts onto each metal skewer with the stem ends facing in the same direction, leaving at least 1/2-inch in between each sprout.
Place the skewers onto the grill. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the skewers over and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Baste with any remaining marinade if desired.
Serve the skewers on a large platter.
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Love brussels sprouts … never had them grilled but it’s a new approach. Thanks for the new way to eat them amd recipe. ~~~~ : – )
Thanks Isadora! They were really flavorful. Always love finding new ways to cook Brussels Sprouts! 🙂
Kenley
I loved Brussels sprouts since I was a toddler! 😀 ))) They look gorgeous and delicious!
Thanks so much! I think you would enjoy them!
Kenley
This would be great to add to a 4th of July party menu! Welcome back to the blogging world, Kenley!
Thanks! And yes, definitely great for the 4th! 🙂
Kenley
Great idea! I love brussels sprouts and it’s crazy hot here as well.
Thanks Anika! And yeah…I hear CA is getting it even worse than TX this year! Yikes!
Kenley
Welcome back! These sound like the perfect backyard BBQ item. I always struggle with what vegetarian dish to bring. These are fancy, yet simple and most importantly, easy to transport. Cannot wait to get invited to a BBQ soon 😉
Thanks Sarah! It is always great to have options to bring that can go on the grill and isn’t potato salad/cole slaw related. 😉
And hopefully we’ll be inviting the two of you over for some grilling action sometime soon. 🙂
Ohhh, Kenley, I WANT!!! I am in my Moscow’s Uni, crazy busy, sadly no time to cook at all… and this image just made me droooolllll!!!! 😀 xxxxxxxx
Oh…I hope that things ease up and you’ll have time to cook soon! 🙂 Hope all is well! 🙂
Kenley
Thank you, dear Kenley!
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Would never have thought to do that! Looks great, thanks
Thanks so much! 🙂
What a fun way to serve brussels sprouts over the summer.
Thanks Karen! I think the presentation is half the fun of these. 🙂
Kenley
Cool idea. At first, I thought you had to have some kind of super-human strength to be able to thread hard, raw brussels sprouts onto wooden skewers. Til I saw you microwaved them first. I love it!
(I don’t have a grill, but this could be something to try in the broiler.)
Thanks! What do you mean….I thought I DID have super human strength. 😉 Also… metal skewers are the way to go with these if you can. Easier for threading. And I think these would do great in the broiler.
We do roasted brussel sprouts with apple cider vinegar, tomatoes, and golden raisins A LOT but I’ve never tried them on a grill before. Sounds delish!!
Oh those sound good too! Yeah…grilling them is becoming a fast favorite technique of ours. We actually just did them today in a grill basket.
Love brussel sprouts and on the grill I bet they are delish!!
Thanks Cynthia! 🙂 We are fast becoming huge brussels sprout fans.
Sounds delicious (Gorgeous photograph)! I also like your approach to grilling more meals outside during the warmer weather! This will be a great addition here! Thanks! 🙂
Thanks Penny! Yeah…the more we can keep the oven off during the next couple months, the better! 😉
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Big fan of Brussels sprouts though they suffer from a bad reputation I believe is due to the overbooked ones that get served in school canteens…good idea to make skewers!
I agree! They get a bad rep due to poor preparation but they are seriously yummy when done right! 🙂
Kenley
I must get me some of those kebab things. YUM! I love brussel sprouts anyway but this sound wonderful!
I have found them to be so great to have on hand — especially the metal ones. You wash and re-use them, plus they pierce through tougher foods really nicely. 🙂
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Obsessed with brussel sprouts right now! I’ll have to give this a go!
Think you’ll really enjoy them Stephanie! 🙂
Kenley