Skewer or kabob recipes are popular throughout the world, thanks to their quick cooking time, flavorful marinades, and variety of cooking methods. Plus, food on a stick is so much fun to eat!
This collection of 19 quick and easy skewer recipes includes options for everyone, from easy appetizers, to grilled meats, to flavor-packed vegetarian kabobs. Some require marinating time, but they're all fast to prepare and cook, making them completely doable on a weeknight. Add a make-ahead salad on the side and you've got yourself an effortless meal.
1
The Greek Foodie
Greek Pork Skewers With Yogurt Lemon Sauce
Aromatic Greek pork skewers are exactly what you want for a night of summer grilling. Smoked paprika, sesame, lemon juice, and yogurt make the marinade and dipping sauce.
Get the recipe: Greek Pork Skewers with Yogurt Lemon Sauce
2
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
These garlic butter shrimp skewers are quickly cooked on your griddle until sweet and buttery. They're an easy camping or weeknight meal that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
3
Homemade Hooplah
Italian Style Meatball Kabobs
Savory meatballs and classic kabob veggies marinated in an Italian style sauce. These meatball kabobs have twice the flavor for half the effort!
Get the recipe: Italian Style Meatball Kabobs
4
Homemade Hooplah
Teriyaki Beef Skewers
Soaked in a delicious homemade teriyaki marinade to tender perfection, these teriyaki beef skewers make for an easy appetizer or a savory weeknight dinner.
Get the recipe: Teriyaki Beef Skewers
5
Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
This bang bang grilled chicken is an easy meal of grilled boneless chicken breast that's finished with a creamy, tangy, slightly spicy sauce.
Get the recipe: Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
6
Olivia's Kitchen
Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
These grilled chimichurri shrimp skewers are the perfect summer protein! With fresh flavours of lemon, parsley, and a bit of spice—these skewers grill up fast in just 5 minutes. They are gluten-free, dairy-free & perfect on salad, tacos, or rice. These Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers are the perfect addition to your summer BBQ!
Get the recipe: Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
7
The Sage Apron
Turkish Lamb Skewers
These tender lamb skewers are marinated in a Middle Eastern spice blend and paired with sumac onions, labneh and grilled vegetables.
Get the recipe: Turkish Lamb Skewers
8
Urban Farm & Kitchen
Authentic Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
This Authentic Shish Tawook recipe is so delicious and versatile that I guarantee you’ll add it to your summer grilling rotation.
Get the recipe: Authentic Shish Tawook
9
The Feathered Nester
Tortellini Caprese Skewers
Easy Tortellini Caprese skewers served with balsamic drizzle! These easy appetizers make the perfect party snack food. So tasty that everyone will love them!
Get the recipe: Tortellini Caprese Skewers
10
Masala & Chai
Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Seekh Kebabs
Indian-style “log shaped” chicken seekh kebabs flavored with Indian spices and stuffed with ooey gooey mozzarella cheese and grilled to golden brown.
Get the recipe: Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Seekh Kebabs
11
Delightful Plate
Asian Pork Skewers
These Asian Pork Skewers are fragrant and juicy with a Japanese-inspired flavor. It is so quick and easy to make them in an air fryer or on the grill. Serve with cucumber sticks.
Get the recipe: Asian Pork Skewers
12
xoxo Bella
Antipasto Skewers
One of the best Italian appetizer recipes if you’re looking for a nice addition to a charcuterie board or tasty, colourful food on a stick type snacks, this antipasto salad in kabob form makes easy finger food everyone will enjoy.
Get the recipe: Antipasto Skewers
13
Fresh Off The Grid
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Skewers of fresh veggies and juicy chicken make the ultimate summertime grilling meal! These grilled chicken kabobs are fun to eat and easy to make.
Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Kabobs
14
The Forked Spoon
Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers
Veggie Skewers, grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce.
Get the recipe: Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers
15
Grilled Salmon Kabobs
For this quick, healthy summer main, fresh salmon is marinated with garlic, herbs, and lemon, then grilled until tender and flaky.
Get the recipe: Grilled Salmon Kabobs
16
My Pure Plants
Grilled Buffalo Tofu Skewers
Experience buffalo tofu’s bold and spicy flavors combined with a crispy caramelized crust. The best way is to grill marinated tofu on skewers.
Get the recipe: Grilled Buffalo Tofu Skewers
17
Cooking with Wine
Marinated Steak and Potato Skewers
It’s time to fire up your summer grill and make these Marinated Steak and Potato Skewers with our ridiculously good steak marinade!
Get the recipe: Marinated Steak and Potato Skewers
18
Champagne Tastes
Grilled Sea Scallops with Bourbon Sauce
This easy seafood recipe features sea scallops cooked on skewers, with a butter bourbon sauce.
Get the recipe: Grilled Sea Scallops with Bourbon Sauce
19
Valerie's Kitchen
Greek Chicken Kabobs with Feta Dill Sauce
A lemon and herb-infused marinade creates incredibly flavorful Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs served with a creamy Feta Dill Sauce.
Get the recipe: Greek Chicken Kabobs with Feta Dill Sauce
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