Quick & Easy Kabobs

These crowd pleasers are just right for backyard barbecues or weeknight suppers on the deck.


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Shrimp Boil on a Stick

This kabob idea features your favorite shrimp boil flavors -- jumbo shrimp, sweet corn, new potatoes, and sausage -- in less than an hour.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Grill: 8 mins
Blue Cheese Burger Kabobs

Thread mushrooms, onion wedges, and meatballs filled with blue cheese crumbles onto skewers for a sophisticated twist on a cheeseburger.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Grill: 14 mins
Grilled BLT Skewers

These tasty kabobs are a fun remake of the popular sandwich. Dip the skewers in a delicious basil buttermilk dressing.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Grill: 10 mins
Sausage-Fruit Kabobs

For a winning warm-weather supper, brush slices of zucchini, apple, and sausage with our simple-to-make honey mustard glaze before grilling.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Honey-Lime Lamb and Melon Skewers

Grilled cantaloupe and honeydew add a fresh summer spin to this Mediterranean-inspired kabob recipe. Our homemade yogurt sauce is ideal for dipping.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Marinate: 30 mins
Grill: 12 mins
Top Sirloin Kabobs and Avocado Sauce

A garlicky marinade gives these simple steak skewers unbeatable flavor. A fresh avocado sauce, served on the side, adds a dinner party-worthy touch.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Marinate: 30 mins
Grill: 10 mins
Pineapple and Scallop Skewers

Tender scallops and juicy pineapple are flavored with a zesty marinade of lime juice, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Grill: 8 mins
Stand: 15 mins
Mustard-Glazed Pork Skewers

A zippy, five-ingredient fruit chutney adds pizzazz to simple grilled pork skewers.

Makes: 20 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Grill: 7 mins
Fontina-Stuffed Meatball Kabobs

These mouthwatering kabobs feature fontina cheese-stuffed meatballs, artichokes, juicy tomatoes, and plump mushrooms, all dressed in a balsamic glaze.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 8 main dish or 16 appetizer servings
Prep: 30 mins
Grill: 10 mins
Lebanese Lamb Kabobs

A mixture of garlic, cilantro, oregano, mint, cumin, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper spices up classic lamb kabobs, which grill up in just 10 minutes.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Grill: 10 mins
Spicy Grilled Shrimp

To make these fuss-free skewers, simply marinate shrimp in oil and Cajun seasoning before grilling. Warm orange marmalade makes a delicious (and super simple) topper.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Marinate: 1 hr
Grill: 7 mins
Skewered Shrimp and Zucchini with Basil Cream Sauce

Sour cream blended with fresh basil and chives makes an irresistible sauce for these simple skewers. Serve it with fresh greens.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Grill: 10 mins
Thai-Spiced Chicken Kabobs

An easy-to-make blend of sweet-and-sour sauce, fresh basil, Thai seasoning, and garlic gives chicken unbeatable flavor. Serve it with juicy grilled pineapple and hot rice.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Grill: 13 mins to 15 mins
Steak and Potato Kabobs

Pantry-ready oil-and-vinegar dressing, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder make a simple marinade for steak kabobs. Complete the meal with new potatoes and sweet peppers.

Makes: 4 servings
Yield: Makes 8 kabobs
Prep: 20 mins
Marinate: 4 hrs
Grill: 12 mins
Jalapeno Beef Kabobs

A glaze of jalapeno jelly, lime juice, and garlic gives steak a delightful kick. Onions, squash, and tomatillos complete the meal. Serve kabobs on hot polenta to temper the spice.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Grill: 12 mins to 14 mins
Ginger Tuna Kabobs

For a fresh twist on cookout fare, try these skewers of ginger-spiced tuna, pineapple, peppers, and onions. Serve them with grilled corn-on-the-cob.

Makes: 4 servings
Marinate: 20 mins
Grill: 6 mins to 9 mins
Thai Shrimp Kabobs

Coconut milk and lime juice freshen up curry-spiced shrimp served on hot rice.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Soak: 30 mins
Marinate: 30 mins
Moorish Lamb Kabobs

Tender lamb gets bold flavor from marinating overnight in a coating of thyme, salt, cumin, pimenton, peppercorns, saffron, and bay leaves. Serve these skewers on top of hot rice.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Marinate: 8 hrs
Grill: 12 mins
California Kabobs

For a light bite, spear shrimp, artichokes, onions, and cheese tortellini on skewers. The combo is delicious -- and quick and easy for last-minute get-togethers.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Grill: 6 mins to 8 mins
Jamaican Pork with Melon

A mixture of roasted peanut oil and Jamaican jerk seasoning adds a punch of tropical flavor to this easy grilled skewer recipe.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Grill: 18 mins
Jerk Beef and Plantain Kabobs

For island flavor -- at home -- grill up these quick and easy skewers with spicy beef and plantains.

Vegetable Kabobs

Grilled potatoes, squash, red onions, mushrooms, and sweet peppers seasoned with rosemary, pepper, and oil-and-vinegar dressing make a delicious side to your favorite burger -- or a light meal with hot-cooked rice or grilled fruit on the side.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 8 mins
Grill: 10 mins
Vegetable Kabobs

Grilled potatoes, squash, red onions, mushrooms, and sweet peppers seasoned with rosemary, pepper, and oil-and-vinegar dressing make a delicious side to your favorite burger -- or a light meal with hot-cooked rice or grilled fruit on the side.

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