15 Best Kebab Recipes for Grilling at the Cookout
Beef, chicken, shrimp, and even doughnut holes!
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During summertime when al fresco dinners are king, kebabs are the ultimate family meal. From hearty beef recipes to zesty shrimp recipes, they're delicious no matter how you skewer them! Better yet, they're quick to make and easy to serve a crowd! All you have to do is pick your protein (or skip the meat to let summer veggies shine) and choose your other add-ons like peppers, onion, mushrooms, zucchini, or even pineapple. But the first step is to choose the best grill skewers for the job. If you're using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes so they don't go up in flames!
In this collection of kebab recipes, you'll find all the classic BBQ recipes. There's beef kabobs done every which way, some with a simple marinade and others covered in a sticky-sweet glaze. If chicken is your meat of choice, try the best grilling recipes like Greek chicken kebabs and chicken satay with an exceedingly delicious peanut sauce; alternatively, shrimp fans will fancy the grilled shrimp skewers and Ree Drummond's bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers with a hint of pineapple. And you didn't think we forgot dessert, did you? The doughnut hole kabobs are an unexpected, yet completely epic finish to any summer cookout. Kids of every age will love 'em! Ready to eat? It's time to get skewering!
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
This shrimp is the tastiest lightened-up grilling recipe for summer. The shrimp is quickly marinated in a lemony garlic mixture before it is skewered and grilled. It comes together so quickly, you could even make it for lunch!
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Beef Kebabs
These hearty steak kebabs are built for summer cookouts. Hunks of beef are skewered between peppers, onion, and mushrooms, but it's the homemade marinade that makes all the difference.
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Chef's Salad on a Stick
Serving salad has never been easier! Stacked with olives, swiss, leafy lettuce, deli meat, crunchy cucumbers, hardboiled egg, and tomatoes, this skewered chef's salad is a fun party trick! Just drizzle with ranch and serve.
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Beef-Vegetable Kebabs with Orzo
You can prep these hearty skewers in advance and toss them on the grill (or a grill pan) come dinnertime! Serve with orzo for a perfectly balanced meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Get Ree's Beef-Vegetable Kebabs with Orzo recipe.
Doughnut Hole Kebabs
Dessert kebabs? You betcha. Heck, we'd even eat these for breakfast! This is the ultimate cookout treat, especially when served with fresh blueberry and strawberry sauces.
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Greek Chicken Kebabs
This recipe uses chicken thighs so the meat stays nice and juicy on the grill. Skewered with zucchini and onion and paired with tzatziki and pita, it's a totally Greek-inspired feast!
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Soy-Ginger Beef Kebabs with Rice
Soy sauce and ginger offer a tasty Asian-inspired twist to these beef kebabs studded with bell pepper and eggplant. The sticky-sweet marinade is tasty on chicken and pork too!
Bacon-Shrimp Skewers
Searching for the best summer app? Look no further than these bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers. There's even a hunk of pineapple tucked in there for the tastiest sweet and salty bite.
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Steakhouse Kebabs
This recipe is everything you love about eating at your local steakhouse, but on a skewer! A crunchy romaine salad topped with creamy blue cheese dressing takes this all-in-one meal over the top.
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Maya Kaimal's Chicken Tikka
Maya Kaimal's tender chicken skewers are full of delicious Indian spice! A favorite dish from her book Indian Flavor Every Day, they make a flavor-packed meal. Cilantro and a squeeze of lime are the perfect finishing touch.
Bobby Flay's Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers
When you need a hearty but easy party bite, Bobby Flay's tender beef skewers are always a crowd pleaser. This recipe uses ultra tender beef tenderloin so they're easy to eat and oh-so delicious.
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Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Sausage Kebabs with Peppadews
This recipe shows you how quick and easy kebabs can be. Just slice up some chicken sausage and veggies and pile both onto skewers. Grill them up and dinner is served!
Get the Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Sausage Kebabs with Peppadews recipe at A Farmgirl's Dabbles.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers with Habanero Peach Sauce
These pork kebabs are sweet, spicy, and so delicious. Peaches piled onto the skewers add a burst of sweetness while the fiery habanero peach sauce offers a punch of heat.
Get the Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers with Habanero Peach Sauce recipe at Dash of Jazz.
Lamb Kofta
If you love lamb, you're in for a treat with this dish. Lamb kofta is a Middle Eastern dish made with ground lamb and lots of spice. The mixture is formed into a log on a skewer and grilled!
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Tired of boring chicken suppers? Meet these flavorful skewers. The chicken is marinated in an incredibly fragrant mixture filled with dried lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. The peanut sauce they're served with is almost even better.
Get the Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
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