What Are Skewers and How Can I Use Them?

Skewers rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 28 recipes to cook with them.

In Chinese:	串烧
British (UK) term:
en français:	brochettes
en español:	pinchos

Recipes using skewers

There are 28 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Beef & Vegetable Kebabs

Beef and vegetable kebabs thread marinated sirloin with sweet red and yellow peppers and zucchini, then grill or broil until charred. A fast, colorful skewer that leans on Italian dressing for an easy marinade.

Veggie Kabobs

Fresh cherry tomatoes, colorful bell pepper, white mushroom and red onion, season with olive oil, sesame seeds and parsley leaves, they look good and tastes good, quick and easy.

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Super easy marinated shrimp, skewered then grilled to perfection. Great as a warm weather main dish or as an appetizer/hors d'oevres.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Not my own recipe- taken from AllRecipes.com, submitted by Yakuta. "This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread."

Skewered Shrimp with Mango-Lime Vinaigrette

Fire up the grill for easy skewered shrimp with zesty mango-lime vinaigrette—juicy, charred seafood ready in under an hour for summer BBQs, quick healthy dinners, or tropical appetizer ideas perfect for beginners.

Salt & Pepper Yabbie Skewers

Salt and Pepper Yabbie Skewers seasoned with Australia Alpine Pepper. Chicken can also be used instead of Yabbies.

Grilled Tofu with Summer Vegetables

Grilled tofu skewers with summer vegetables: tofu frozen in teriyaki overnight for chewier, more absorbent cubes, then grilled with peppers, onions, and mushrooms and glazed with barbecue sauce.

Grilled 'Napalm' Shrimp

Grilled napalm shrimp skewers marinated in a blended habanero-cayenne butter sauce with cumin, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Seriously spicy grilled shrimp for heat seekers.

Teriyaki Beef Kabobs

Sirloin beef kabobs marinated in soy sauce, sherry, honey and ginger, then broiled with pineapple chunks, mushrooms and green onions. A glossy, sweet-savory skewer dinner the whole family will love.

Corn & Pork Kebabs with Rosemary Green Beans & Potatoes

Everyone loves so kebabs so try this new rendition that uses corn, potatoes and succulent pork tenderloin.

Red Snapper Skewered Grilledceviche

Red snapper ceviche skewers marinate in citrus juice, then thread with red onion, mango, and citrus sections for a quick grill-mark finish. Caribbean-inspired tropical seafood.

Monkfish Kebob with Vegetables

Monkfish kebobs marinated in white wine, lemon, garlic, and herbs then broiled with onions, peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and corn on the cob. Firm, meaty fish that holds up on skewers.

Yucatanstyle Chicken

Grilled Yucatan-style chicken thighs marinated overnight, double-skewered for flat grilling, and served with papaya tomatillo salsa and julienned jicama.

Yummy Grilled Shrimp

Grilled shrimp skewers marinate in olive oil, lemon, ginger, coriander, and red pepper flakes, then cook in 4 minutes flat over hot coals. Bright, herbaceous summer grilling staple.

Spicy Beef Ribbons

Spicy beef ribbon skewers: thinly sliced rump roast woven onto skewers and grilled fast over high heat. The marinade hits sesame, ginger, cilantro, lime, and hot sauce, ready in 60 minutes including the rest.

Corn Dog

Corn dogs dip frankfurters in a cornmeal batter spiked with dry mustard, then deep-fry to a golden crackle. State-fair classic from scratch in 30 minutes flat.

Grilled Shark Teriyaki

Grilled shark steaks marinated in homemade teriyaki with pineapple juice, ginger, and sherry, served with grilled pineapple-pepper kabobs. A bold seafood BBQ dish.

Chicken Curry Kabobs on Rice

Yogurt-marinated chicken skewers grilled with curry, ginger, and garlic then served over tomato-scallion rice. Marinate overnight for the juiciest, most flavorful kabobs at your next cookout.

Maple Taffy Apples

Maple taffy apples coated in a boiled maple syrup and brown sugar candy shell that snaps when you bite through. An ice water dip sets the coating smooth and glossy. Real maple flavor, not just caramel.

Shrimp BBQ

Shrimp BBQ marinates king shrimp in lemon, ginger, coriander, and red chile, then grills them on skewers for just a few minutes. A Pakistani-inspired appetizer or main.

Krazy Kurt's Lemon Pepper Scallop Kabobs

Try something different than the original kabobs, with this simple recipe that is hassle-free!

Thai Pork Satay

Thai pork satay marinated in curry, turmeric, and fish sauce, grilled on bamboo skewers with coconut cream glaze. Street food classic ready in 60 minutes.

Philippino Pork

Filipino pork skewers marinated overnight in soy sauce, lemon juice, and crushed garlic, then grilled or broiled. Only 4 ingredients for a tangy, savory pork barbecue.

Yangtze Chicken

Grilled chicken and pineapple skewers marinated in a sweet-savory glaze of soy sauce, orange marmalade, honey, and white wine. Crowd-pleasing kebabs that vanish at every cookout and party.