Best Shish Kabob Recipes for Summer
Looking for easy summer grilling ideas? This roundup of the best kabob recipes includes flavorful meats, seafood, and veggie kabab recipes everyone will love. For more recipes like these, see my Main Dish page.
One of the best parts of summer is firing up the grill and making dinner outside. And honestly, you can never go wrong with delicious kabob recipes for an easy warm-weather meal.
Shish kabobs are perfect because you can cook the meat and veggies all together on one skewer, which means less mess and easy cleanup. Add a side of rice, salad, or slaw, and dinner is basically done!
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The hardest part is deciding which of these amazing skewer recipes to try first. We usually grab pre-made kabobs from the grocery store, but after putting together this roundup, I officially have a huge list of new favorites I want to make myself.
There are flavorful beef skewers, juicy chicken kabobs, smoky sausage combinations, fresh seafood options, and even colorful veggie-packed ideas.
I made sure to include something for everyone, from a tasty shrimp kabob recipe for seafood lovers to creative vegetarian ideas like a flavorful veg kabab recipe loaded with grilled vegetables and bold seasonings.
There are also recipes featuring pork, tofu, lamb, and fish, so you’ll definitely find something that fits your favorite flavors and grilling style.
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If you are a lover of sweet marinades, spicy flavors, smoky BBQ sauces, or fresh citrusy combos, this roundup is packed with inspiration to level up your summer grilling game. Hopefully, you’ll discover a few new go-to kabob recipes to add to your cookout menu all season long.
Easy Healthy Rainbow Chicken Skewers for Family Dinner
Bring the color to your next backyard cookout with these Rainbow Chicken Kabobs with Easy Peanut Sauce. They taste as great as they look.
Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers
A little sweet and a little heat makes for a flavorful marinade and delicious BBQ sauce on these Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers!
Chicken Skewers (With Chicken Kabob Marinade)
This will be the best grilled chicken marinade you'll make! Soy sauce, honey, beer, and spices give you juicy and flavorful chicken skewers.
Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Skewers
These vibrant Thai spicy basil chicken skewers are grilled, marinated in coconut and herbs and served with a creamy cashew dipping sauce.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
These Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with a homemade teriyaki sauce recipe are an easy, healthy summer dinner that is as flavorful as it is colorful!
Fajita Chicken Kabobs
These Fajita Chicken Kabobs are a fun grilling recipe. This is a charred and bite-sized version of the sizzling pan fajitas that we all love.
Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
Hawaiian BBQ inspired recipe. Juicy chicken kabobs with sweet pineapple, vegetables, and an easy homemade huli huli sauce.
Grilled Tofu Veggie Kabobs
These Grilled Tofu Veggie Kabobs are a perfect option for vegan grilling. Marinated in teriyaki sauce and cooked to perfection on the BBQ!
Grilled Ham and Pineapple Kabobs with Brown Sugar Glaze
Love grilled ham kebobs? These Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Kabobs are topped with a tangy brown sugar glaze perfect for grilling!
Sausage Kabobs
These Sausage Kabobs are the perfect easy weeknight recipe! Made with pineapple, red and green peppers, and teriyaki glaze.
30 Minute Pork and Vegetable Kebabs - Grilled or Broiled
Enjoy these Pork and Vegetable Kebabs (with bacon!) grilled or roasted in the oven. They require NO marinating time, so they are an easy recipe for entertaining or a quick dinner.
Pork Kabobs
For a delicious summer meal, make grilled pork kabobs! Featuring marinated pork tenderloin, the skewers can be prepped ahead to save time!
Easy Beef Kabobs
Beef Kabobs are a summer staple. Made by tossing beef in a homemade marinade and cooking with veggies, it's make-ahead friendlty and great for entertaining!
Marinated Steak Skewers with Chimichurri
Try out this recipe for marinated sirloin steak skewers with baby potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, garlic cloves. Top with chimichurri!
Grilled Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Chimichurri
These Grilled Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Chimichurri include a simple marinade and are smothered with an easy but delicious chimichurri sauce.
Grilled Steak Kabobs – Easy Summer Dinner
Grilled steak kabobs make a delicious steak dinner. Marinaded beef is combined with tender vegetables for an easy all in one dinner cooked on the grill.
Italian Vegetable Kabobs
You're missing out if you haven't tried these Italian vegetable kabobs! Learn how easy it is to grill these flavor packed veggie skewers right on your grill.
Veggie Kabobs With Halloumi
These grilled veggie kabobs with halloumi are like sunshine on your grill! They're so delicious, flavorful, and really fun to make!
Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers
Veggie Skewers, grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce.
Vegan Green Curry Veggie Kabobs
These Vegan Green Curry Veggie Kabobs are made with a green coconut curry marinade. They're great for summer grilling, but work well on indoor grills too.
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
These sweet and spicy pineapple shrimp skewers are a quick and easy summer app or entree. They require just four ingredients and are perfect for any summer BBQ.
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp Skewers
These Grilled Buffalo Shrimp Skewers are super simple with just two ingredients. Place the shrimp in the marinade for three hours, then grill.
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are the summer dinner that’s ready in minutes! Marinate the shrimp in lemon, garlic, and herbs with bell peppers and onions.
Grilled Margarita Shrimp Skewers
Tequila makes a great margarita, so why not some grilled margarita shrimp? The perfect blend of tangy and succulent! 🍤🍹
Lamb Shish Kebab with Grilled Vegetables
Delicious Lamb Shish Kabobs with grilled vegetables. A delicious and quick dinner option that will leave your guests impressed!
Lamb Tikka
Lamb tikka is a classic Indian recipe comprising cubes of lamb marinated in Indian spices and yogurt. The lamb skewers are then cooked on the barbecue.
Sweet Balsamic Salmon Kabobs
Mushrooms, asparagus, and succulent salmon, covered in a sweet balsamic honey glaze and grilled up to perfection.
Grilled Swordfish Kebabs with Green Goddess Yogurt
Fresh and summery (indoor) grilled swordfish with fluffy couscous, fresh herbs, and creamy green-goddess yogurt sauce!
Want a great side dish to add to your summer kabob recipes? Then check out the list of summer salads and sides below!
I hope I have inspired you to up your summer grilling game! Hopefully, you found the best kabob recipe ever to add to your recipe collection!
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