23 Fast, Easy Kebab Recipes That Encompass Virtually Every World Cuisine
From the Mediterranean and the Caribbean to India, Japan, Cambodia, and beyond, these skewers are reason enough to fire up the grill
Written bySunsetJune 8, 2011
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Madras Curry Lamb Kebabs
A simple marinade flavored with Madras curry powder pairs perfectly with lamb. Serve with naan or pita, yogurt sauce, and chopped cilantro. Recipe: Madras Curry Lamb Kebabs
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Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs
Lamb and Mediterranean flavors has been a classic combo. An Eastern Mediterranean spice blend gives the marinade a bit of a twist. Serve with lavash or pita, tahini, and sliced tomato and onion. Recipe:Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs
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Japanese Spice Lamb Kebabs
Japanese seasoning blend shichimi togarashi is the surprise ingredient that makes these kebabs a winner for lovers of spicy food. Recipe:Japanese Spice Lamb Kebabs
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Grilled Lamb and Halloumi Kebabs
Alternating lamb pieces with salty halloumi cheese on skewers is a good way to balance the flavors of both in one easy step.
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So Amazing Armenian Lula Kebabs
Spiced ground lamb formed into skewers is a good alternative to expensive lamb chops. Serve with a Greek salad and a glass of wine for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Grilled Chicken and Peach Kebab Salad
We love chicken and fresh summer peaches, so why not cook and serve them together on a kebab? We use the low-cal yogurt dressing as both a chicken marinade and salad dressing, making this an easy recipe for busy schedules.
The coconut and lime marinade imparts a lot of flavor to the shrimp. This can be done ahead of time and then put onto skewers when you’re ready to grill them, making it a good choice for entertaining.
Grilled Cilantro and Pistachio Pesto Shrimp Skewers
While we love traditional basil pesto, this inventive take on the summery sauce is a super-tasty marinade for grilled shrimp. Parlay kebabs into tacos by serving with warm tortillas and slaw.
Don’t stop with grilled shrimp: This sweet and sour barbecue sauce promises to be a summer staple, since it’s great on grilled pork chops and chicken too.
This kebab recipe goes down in history as a Sunset favorite. Threading the pancetta through the cubes of fish and bread creates flavorful bites as you work your way down the skewer.