23 Fast, Easy Kebab Recipes That Encompass Virtually Every World Cuisine

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

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 seasoning blend shichimi togarashi is the surprise ingredient that makes these kebabs a winner for lovers of spicy food.

Recipe: Japanese Spice Lamb Kebabs

An aromatic, unusual salsa makes these kebabs—and their accompanying white-bean salad—extraordinary.

Recipe: Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Pistachio-Mint Salsa

Cambodian-spiced beef on the grill is heavenly when paired with a crisp, full-bodied beer.

Recipe: Lemongrass Beef Skewers

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

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

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.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Peach Kebab Salad

Watermelon takes on a smoky flavor and meaty texture when it’s grilled, complementing the sweet flavor of jumbo shrimp.

Recipe: Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp Skewers

Bold and rich, like a Malaysian coconut-milk stew, this marinade gives shrimp fast flavor.

Recipe: Shrimp Skewers with Coconut and Lemongrass Marinade

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

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.

Recipe: Pineapple Satay with Coconut Caramel