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
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
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
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.
Recipe: Grilled Lamb and Halloumi Kebabs
Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Pistachio-Mint Salsa
An aromatic, unusual salsa makes these kebabs—and their accompanying white-bean salad—extraordinary.
Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Cambodian-spiced beef on the grill is heavenly when paired with a crisp, full-bodied beer.
Recipe: Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Indian-Spiced Lamb Kebabs
The smells coming off the grill are heavenly when you cook these delectable meat-and-vegetable skewers. If you’re not a lamb fan, use beef instead.
Recipe: Indian-Spiced Lamb Kebabs
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.
Recipe: So Amazing Armenian Lula Kebabs
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Romesco Sauce
This is a chicken kebab dish that will please anyone with a refined palate. Use the leftover romesco sauce for eggs or roasted artichokes.
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Israeli Couscous
This simple and tasty recipe yields a generous amount of food, so make sure you have some hungry guests!
Recipe: Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Israeli Couscous
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.
Coconut Lime Shrimp Skewers
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.
Recipe: Coconut Lime Shrimp Skewers
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.
Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp Skewers
Watermelon takes on a smoky flavor and meaty texture when it's grilled, complementing the sweet flavor of jumbo shrimp.
Shrimp Skewers with Coconut and Lemongrass Marinade
Bold and rich, like a Malaysian coconut-milk stew, this marinade gives shrimp fast flavor.
Apricot Shrimp Skewers
We suggest you use slightly under-ripe apricots for these kebabs so the fruit doesn’t slide off the skewer before the shrimp is done cooking.
Recipe: Apricot Shrimp Skewers
Rhubarb-Glazed Shrimp
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.
Recipe: Rhubarb-Glazed Shrimp
Halibut Kebabs with Grilled Bread and Pancetta
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.
Caramelized Pork Kebabs with Eggplant
The pork and eggplant on these kebabs get a sticky, glazed coating when grilled, which gives the dish a delicious salty-caramelized flavor.
Japanese Tofu Skewers on Soba
The smoky flavor of the grill adds a bit of umami to this vegetarian kebab and noodle dinner.
Recipe: Japanese Tofu Skewers on Soba
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
Meat isn't the only thing that belongs on a stick at a summer BBQ. Enjoy a new spin on strawberry shortcake with these easy dessert kebabs.
Pineapple Satay with Coconut Caramel
Who says skewers have to be savory? These fruit wedges, grilled till smoky, are eaten with a thick, rich sauce of toasted sugar and coconut milk.
Grilled French Toast Kebabs
French toast on a stick? You bet. This is a fun twist on a favorite breakfast food and works great for camping or backyard slumber parties.
Recipe: Grilled French Toast Kebabs