Stick It to Boring BBQs: 22 Skewer Recipes That’ll Revolutionize Your BBQ

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Discover a variety of delicious skewer and kabob recipes perfect for your next cookout. This collection features 22 different combinations of meats, vegetables, and even some seafood options. From classic flavors to creative new ideas, these easy to prepare dishes offer something for everyone. Skewers are not only tasty but also convenient for cooking and serving. Browse these recipes to find new favorites for your grill!

Tandoori Halloumi Tikka and Mushroom Skewers

Tandoori Halloumi Tikka and Mushroom Skewers by J Cooking Odyssey
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Tandoori Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers – a delightful fusion of smoky, spiced goodness perfect for BBQ season. Marinated in a rich blend of yogurt and aromatic spices, these skewers are grilled to perfection.

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Grilled Veggie Skewers

Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers by The Forked Spoon
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Veggie Skewers made with zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers are grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce. Hello, summer!

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Korean)

Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Korean) by Recipes From a Pantry
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Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are ready in less than 15 minutes and are packed full of tangy, savory, sweet, and spicy flavor thanks to a unique Korean gochujang marinade.

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Charcuterie Skewers

Charcuterie Skewers by Britney Breaks Bread
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Introducing the ultimate party appetizer – Charcuterie Skewers! These easy antipasto skewers are the epitome of fun and deliciousness, offering a delightful twist on the classic charcuterie board. It’s a burst of flavors and textures in every bite, tantalizing your taste buds and making for most mouthwatering treats!

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Pineapple Pork Skewers

Pineapple Pork Skewers by On My Kids Plate
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Fire up the grill for juicy Grilled Pork Skewers marinated in a sweet and savory marinade, it’s the dinner so flavorful you’ll be dreaming about it. Use a blend of soy sauce, garlic, sweet chili sauce and pineapple to make this must-try pork skewers recipe that I know your family will simply love.

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers by Britney Breaks Bread
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Are you ready for a flavor packed recipe? Look no further than these delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers! Tender chunks of chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lemon pepper and cajun seasonings, cooked until golden brown, and coated in a delicious garlic butter sauce!

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Citrus Scallop Skewers

Citrus Scallop Skewers by Camp Grill Eat
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These Sweet Citrus Scallop Skewers are an easy dinner that can be prepared on your Blackstone griddle (or any griddle) and are ready in just 30 minutes. A quick bath in an orange, oil, and Aleppo pepper marinade turns this simple seafood into a superstar.

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Beef Steak Kabobs

Beef Steak Kabobs by Wonky Wonderful
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Beef Steak Kabobs are a fresh, flavorful and colorful summertime dinner recipe. Steak, bell pepper, zucchini, onions and mushrooms coated in garlic marinade then grilled to perfection.

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Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Skewers with Cashew Sauce

Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Skewers with Cashew Sauce and Gremolata Topping by Xoxo Bella
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Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Skewers make a tasty change from plain chicken ones. These Thai chicken skewers or kebabs as they’re also known are delicious. They go beautifully with a dairy free skewer marinade and cashew dipping sauce. This Thai street food classic also boasts a wonderful gremolata topping. They’re certainly very special!

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Lamb Souvlaki Skewers

Lamb Souvlaki Skewers by Corrie Cooks
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Lamb Souvlaki is a classic Greek dish that features marinated pieces of lamb grilled on skewers. The marinade typically includes olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs like oregano and thyme, which infuse the meat with flavor and help tenderize it. Once the lamb is marinated, it’s threaded onto skewers and grilled until tender and slightly charred on the outside.

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Shrimp Kabobs

Shrimp Kabobs by Healthy Recipes 101
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These BBQ-worthy Shrimp Kabobs feature skewered zucchini, bell pepper, and onion grilled five minutes a side and served with ketchup sauce.

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Tortellini Caprese Skewers

Tortellini Caprese Skewers by The Feathered Nester
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Tortellini Caprese Skewers are the ideal easy no-bake appetizers to make as your next party snack. Everyone will love the Caprese kabob skewers with a balsamic drizzle. So grab the ingredients and get started on this amazing tortellini appetizer!

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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers by Britney Breaks Bread
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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are tender, juicy chicken bites smothered in a sweet, spicy, homemade bang bang sauce. Enjoy them as a party appetizer or an entrée.

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Adana Kebab

Adana Kebab by Cooking Gorgeous
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Adana Kebab (a.k.a Adana Kebap or Adana Kofte) is a delicious hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a skewer and then grilled over charcoal. This delicious spicy ground lamb kebab is a staple of Turkish street food and can be found on menus around the world.

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs Skewers

Grilled Chicken Kabobs Skewers by Recipes From a Pantry
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Chicken Skewers are an easy and convenient way to make dinner, especially during the summer. And you can’t beat the subtle coconut and lime flavors that help bring a nice Asian flair to your meal. Besides, eating anything off a stick is always a good time.

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Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs by Great Chicken Recipes
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These Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs include juicy chicken chunks and fresh veggies topped with the best bbq chicken rub and your favorite bbq sauce. It’s perfect for the whole family with simple ingredients. Plus, since you don’t marinate the chicken, it’s on the table in less than 30 minutes!

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Grilled Beef Kabobs Marinade

Grilled Beef Kabobs Marinade by Laura Fuentes
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All the secrets to perfectly Grilled Beef Kabobs every single time. Plus, the most delicious marinade for your next BBQ. Fire up the grill and enjoy these marinated beef kabobs. So good, everyone will ask for more! And with the kabob grilling tips below, you’ll get perfectly seared beef kabobs that are juicy inside.

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Homemade Chimichurri Sauce by Fannetastic Food
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These Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp Skewers will be a crowd pleaser at your next BBQ – or enjoy them as a quick weeknight meal alongside pasta salad, quinoa, and/or your favorite sides! They’re quick and easy to make, and a perfect recipe for summer grilling season.

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Greek Chicken Skewers

Greek Chicken Skewers by Cook Dinner Tonight
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Greek Chicken Skewers have tender chicken marinated in a flavorful marinade. The chicken is grilled or baked for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Chicken Kabobs by Happy Foods Tube
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This is an easy recipe for Grilled Chicken Kabobs in fajita-style marinade. Serve these grilled fajita chicken skewers with a side of your choice or check below for some side dish recipe ideas.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers by Camp Grill Eat
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Garlic Butter and Shrimp are a perfect match, and what better way to enjoy them in the great outdoors than threading them onto skewers, slathering them with garlic butter and quickly cooking them on the griddle? No flare-ups and you’ll be sitting down to sweet garlicky shrimp in just 20 minutes.

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Chinese Chicken on a Stick

Chinese Chicken On a Stick by The Cinnamon Jar
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These Chinese Chicken skewers, with a Teriyaki-esque glaze, are more than just a recipe. They’re a battle for the last skewer, even at the most civil of dinner tables. Sweet, savoury, sticky, lightly charred and bursting with flavour – Chinese chicken skewers are among the simplest and easiest dishes to make. If you’ve hesitated before because it seems like a lot of effort, go ahead and give it a try – you might be pleasantly surprised!

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I love to share recipes with real ingredients that are both sweet and savory (especially sweet:) My mission with Gimme From Scratch is to inspire you with recipes that will bring your families together in the kitchen. I'm introverted at heart but know how important socializing can be for maintaining good relationships, when writing not only am looking forward to sharing information - It's also building connections between readers who love good food as much as I do!

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