29 Skewers and Kebabs for Your Next Cookout
Quick, what’s the funnest way to eat a bunch of meat? If you said “on a stick!” you’re in the right place. Our best kebab recipes will have the whole crowd clamoring for another bite. Below, you’ll find ideas for juicy chicken skewers, fragrant charred lamb kebabs, classic yakitori, flavor-packed grilled seafood, and hearty veggie skewers too. Mix and match a few skewer recipes or pick one as your main course, rounding out the meal with rice or pita and a summer salad. Grilling on a round surface? Bendy skewers will allow you to make the most of every inch. So load up on charcoal, invite some friends over, and scroll down to get all the skewer recipes you’ll need for this summer and beyond.
Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo3/29Habanero BBQ Shrimp
Crank up the heat with these sweet and spicy grilled shrimp skewers. “I made this last weekend for dinner and it was such a hit I am making it again this weekend for an appetizer,” writes one reviewer.
Photo by Alex Lau6/29Grilled Scallops With Creamed Corn
Skewering scallops keeps them from falling in between the grill grates. Serving them with creamy fresh corn makes for the ultimate summer dinner.
Photo by Luke Albert, Food Styling by Tamara Vos, Prop Styling by Louie Waller8/29Spiced Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Cauliflower With Mango
Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime9/29Chicken Seekh Kebabs
The best part about grilling ground chicken instead of big cubes of meat is that you can mix in as many herbs and spices as you wish. (Also, cheese!)
Photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton10/29Spiced Salmon Kebabs
Threading the salmon pieces onto two skewers keeps them from spinning when you turn them on the grill. There’s no lengthy marinade required here; just the quick application of chopped fresh oregano, sesame seeds, ground cumin, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve with cooling tzatziki for dipping.
Photo by Ray Kachatorian13/29Honey-Sriracha Chicken Skewers
Lovers of Buffalo wings will adore these spicy chicken kabobs. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before you start threading on the meat.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro14/29Jerk Shrimp With Pineapple Salad
Store-bought Jamaican jerk seasoning paste is the secret to this showstopper. Sweet pineapple, tossed with cucumber, onion, fresh cilantro, and tart lime juice, balances the spice of the shrimp skewers.
