5 Easy Grilled Appetizers for a 4th of July Party

Easy Grilled Appetizers
Easy Grilled Appetizers

CHRISTINA HOLMES

From incredible oysters with tangy chorizo butter to tender prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, here are five easy (but impressive) grilled appetizers to kick off your 4th of July cookout.

1. Grilled Shrimp with Shrimp Butter

What's the secret to star chef Stephanie Izard's amazing appetizer? The simple yet incredible onion-and-shrimp-paste butter.

2. Grilled Beef Rolls

Grape leaves make easy work of these delicious Vietnamese-inspired rolls.

3. Grilled Oysters with Chorizo Butter

These oysters open on the grill as they cook—no shucking needed.

4. Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs

Star chef Michael Chiarello's fantastic starter features tender asparagus rolled in crisp prosciutto.

5. Grilled Eggplant Involtini

Slices of grilled eggplant are wrapped around fresh, creamy ricotta cheese in this easy, healthful recipe.