Best 8 Authentic Italian Spiedini Recipes

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Creating authentic Italian spiedini is an art form that has been passed down from generation to generation. This flavorful dish is a true testament to the beauty and simplicity of Italian cuisine, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you are a seasoned chef looking to expand your repertoire or a home cook seeking to impress your friends and family, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create perfect spiedini, capturing the authentic flavors and textures of this classic dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPIEDINI ALLA ROMANA RECIPE - MOZZARELLA SKEWERS



Spiedini alla Romana Recipe - Mozzarella Skewers image

This super easy recipe is delicious too. Perfect for antipasto or a quick snack. Try it!

Provided by Nonna Box

Categories     Antipasto

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices white bread
4 slices prosciutto
4 slices mozzarella cheese
flour (for dredging)
2 large eggs (beaten)
vegetable oil
4 anchovy filets
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place one slice of bread on working surface, then place 2 slices of prosciutto and 2 slices of mozzarella on top of bread and then place another slice of bread on top.
  • Trim the crusts, cut in half forming 2 rectangles and place 2 toothpicks through each of the rectangular sandwiches to hold together.
  • Repeat using other 2 slices of bread, mozzarella, and prosciutto.
  • Dredge each spiedino in flour then dip in egg, covering all sides.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over high heat.
  • Place spiedini in pan and fry on both sides until brown.
  • Place them in serving plates and remove the toothpicks.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add anchovy filets and sauté until anchovies are heated through.
  • Pour anchovy sauce over spiedini and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 73 g, SaturatedFat 37 g, Cholesterol 507 mg, Sodium 1754 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC SPIEDINI RECIPE (ITALIAN STYLE KEBABS)



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This delicious spiedini recipe is loaded up with breaded beef, Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and bay leaves for the best kebabs around!

Provided by Chef Billy Parisi

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
10 each finely minced cloves of garlic
2 28 ounce cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes (blended until smooth)
Juice of 1 lemon
½ juiced lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced eye of round beef (about 40 slices)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil + more for cooking
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
20 each dried bay leaves (broken in half)
1 peeled yellow onion cut into 1" squares
1 seeded red bell pepper cut into 1" squares
1 seeded green bell pepper cut into 1" squares
1 1/2 pounds lose mild Italian sausage
sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the Sauce: Add the olive oil and garlic to a medium-size saucepot over low heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes just until you smell it.
  • Add in the crushed tomatoes, lemon juice, and ½ lemon and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes. Finish with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • For the Spiedini: Add the olive oil to a bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Taking 1 slice of beef at a time, completely coat it in the olive oil, and then dredge it in the breadcrumbs until coated.
  • Roll the beef up and set it aside on a cookie sheet tray. Slice it in half if it's too big.
  • To Skewer: Add on some of the breaded beef followed up with a ½ bay leaf, onion, peppers, and loose Italian sausage and repeat until the 12" skewer is full, and then repeat until all of the other skewers are full and all of the ingredients have been used. Set them on a cookie sheet tray.
  • Add a small amount of olive oil to a flat top griddle or a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and sear the skewers, in batches if need be, for 2-4 minutes per side or until browned and cooked throughout.
  • Serve the spiedini alongside the amogio sauce and garnish with optional chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 757 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPIEDINI



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 28m

Yield 10 to 12 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound Italian sausages, in casings
1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
10 to 12 woody rosemary branches (about 10 inches long)
Olive oil, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  • Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Gently poach the sausages for 8 minutes. Remove the sausages from the water and allow to cool.
  • Alternately skewer the bread and the sausage onto the rosemary branches.
  • Grill skewers until bread is toasted and sausage is browned, about 7 to 10 minutes, brushing with olive oil if necessary. Serve immediately while warm or at room temperature.

SPIEDINI ALLA ROMANA



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, for frying
Vegetable oil, for frying
8 slices whole wheat bread, lightly toasted
14 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 large eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 anchovy fillets, cut into pieces
1/2 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons small capers in brine, drained
Parsley sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup olive oil and enough vegetable oil to reach one inch in depth to 375 degrees. Place a piece of bread on work surface. Top with 2 slices mozzarella. Cover with a second slice of bread. Repeat with remaining bread and cheese to make a multi-layered sandwich. Cut sandwich into four equal quarters, and place a 10-inch skewer through the center of each quarter. With a serrated knife, gently remove the crusts and discard.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, and pour into a shallow baking dish. Dredge sandwiches in flour, and shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture turning to coat on all sides. Transfer to hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet, and place in oven to keep warm.
  • In a medium skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook until golden. Add anchovies, and cook stirring until they almost disintegrate. Stir in white wine, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a vigorous boil, and continue to boil until reduced by half.
  • Stir parsley into reduced sauce. Remove skewers from sandwiches, and serve with sauce spooned lightly over sandwiches. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

BEEF SPIEDINI



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An Italian favorite, spiedini are great for holidays and other special occasions. The hearty skewers hold marinated steak pinwheels stuffed with a marinara-and-crumb filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1-1/2 pounds)
MARINADE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
BREADING:
1-1/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
3/4 cup marinara sauce
ASSEMBLY:
1 medium red onion
40 fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Thinly slice steak widthwise into 5-in. strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the marinade ingredients. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer half of the mixture to a shallow bowl; set aside. For filling, add marinara sauce to the remaining crumb mixture and mix well. Spread 1 teaspoon filling over each beef strip and roll up into pinwheels. Coat with reserved crumb mixture., Cut onion into 1-in. pieces and separate into layers. Thread a piece of onion, a sage leaf and a beef pinwheel onto a soaked wooden appetizer skewer; repeat. Drizzle lightly with oil and place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Broil 3-4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FABULOUS GRILLED CHICKEN SPIEDINI



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We love having chicken spiedini at a local italian restaurant. I found this recipe in our local newspaper and gave it a try. We thought it was great and I hope you will too. It's a good choice for a summer cook-out. If I am short on time, I prepare the chicken as directed, but skip the rolling/skewering and simply grill it. Just as tasty and very easy.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil (see note)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (see note)

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken gently with mallet until very thin (about 1/8 inch thick).
  • On waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, lemon peel and garlic.
  • In shallow dish, combine olive oil and melted butter.
  • Dip chicken into butter mixture; coat with crumb mixture.
  • Tightly roll up and secure with wooden toothpicks, if needed.
  • Cut into 1-inch-thick pieces; thread onto metal skewer.
  • Remove wooden picks.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • To grill; Place skewers on lightly greased grid over medium hot coals.
  • Cover and grill for 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Note: To reduce fat and calories, substitute 1/4 cup buttermilk for the butter/oil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 667.8, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 31.3

DUSTIN'S CHICKEN SPIEDINI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
6 ounces Asiago cheese (or any good Italian cheese), cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 cup high-quality olive oil
2 cups Italian bread crumbs
4 dried bay leaves
1 large white onion, sliced thickly lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a baking pan lightly with cooking spray. Wrap each chicken strips around each cheese cube and secure with a toothpick. Dip chicken in olive oil and then roll in bread crumbs. Place chicken in the baking pan. Top with bay leaves and sliced onions. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through, and cheese has melted, and bread crumbs are golden brown. Serve.

SPEDINI ALLA ROMANA



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Make and share this Spedini Alla Romana recipe from Food.com.

Provided by efrbandgeek

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices white bread
4 slices prosciutto
4 slices mozzarella cheese
flour (for dredging)
2 large eggs, beaten
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place one slice of bread on working surface, then place 2 slices of prosciutto and 2 slices of mozzarella on top of bread and then place another slice of bread on top.
  • Trim the crusts, cut in half forming 2 rectangles and place 2 toothpicks through each of the rectangular sandwiches to hold together. Repeat using other 2 slices of bread, mozzarella, and prosciuto.
  • Dredge each spedini in flour then dip in egg, covering all sides.
  • Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
  • Place spedini in pan and fry on both sides until brown.
  • Place spedini in serving plates and remove the toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.7, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 287.7, Sodium 854.7, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23

Tips:

  • Choose quality ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture for your spiedini.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and olive oil helps tenderize and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use different types of vegetables: Experiment with different types of vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful spiedini. Some popular choices include bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Cook the spiedini over medium heat: Cooking the spiedini over medium heat helps prevent the chicken from drying out and ensures that the vegetables cook evenly.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce: Serve the spiedini with a flavorful dipping sauce, such as a garlic-herb sauce or a spicy tomato sauce.

Conclusion:

Spiedini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With a variety of marinades, vegetables, and cooking methods to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful spiedini. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and easy meal, spiedini is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken and vegetables, give spiedini a try!

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