I like to use skewers when I have to make something quickly to impress guests. It takes me less than twenty minutes to put the food together and I can use a huge variety of good options. I can do anything from small caprese salad to grilled shrimp, which is perfect for any occasion. So, let's make entertaining guests easy again, go get a pack of skewers!
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1) Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp Skewers
When you are enjoying the pineapple shrimp skewers, just picture a short holiday. These skewers provide the perfect taste of summer!
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Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk honey, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.
- Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks alternately onto soaked skewers.
- Brush generously with the honey-lime glaze.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and pineapple is charred.
- Brush with any remaining glaze and serve warm.
Notes
2) Caprese Salad Skewers
Now you can enjoy the deliciousness of a Caprese salad in an easy to eat finger food version!
Caprese Salad Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Thread one tomato, a folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each small skewer.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt just before serving.
Notes
3) Spicy Korean Chicken Skewers
They go the quickest since they offer a unique sweet and spicy kick.
Spicy Korean Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil into a marinade.
- Toss chicken chunks in the marinade and rest 15 minutes.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes per side, brushing with leftover marinade, until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.
Notes
4) Teriyaki Beef Skewers
Savory and sticky, it vanishes at any gathering in about ninety seconds.
Teriyaki Beef Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Simmer soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small pan.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the teriyaki thickens, then cool slightly.
- Toss sliced beef in half the sauce and marinate 15 minutes.
- Thread the beef ribbons onto skewers.
- Grill 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with reserved teriyaki, until caramelized.
Notes
5) Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Skewers
Now your whole family can enjoy the honey mustard combination, which is now in stick form!
Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk Dijon, honey, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together.
- Toss cubed chicken in half the glaze and let it sit 10 minutes.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill over medium heat 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Brush with the reserved honey mustard glaze right before serving.
Notes
6) Mediterranean Lamb Skewers
Thanks to our warm spices, your kitchen will smell like a coastal taverna with our lamb!
Mediterranean Lamb Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt.
- Toss lamb cubes in the marinade and chill at least 15 minutes.
- Thread the lamb onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side until charred outside and pink within.
- Rest a few minutes, then serve with tzatziki.
Notes
7) Sweet and Tangy BBQ Tofu Skewers
Even the critics are going for these sticky little BBQ bites.
Sweet and Tangy BBQ Tofu Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Toss cubed tofu with olive oil, soy sauce, and smoked paprika.
- Thread the tofu onto skewers.
- Grill over medium heat 4 minutes per side until edges are crisp.
- Brush generously with a mix of barbecue sauce and maple syrup.
- Grill 2 more minutes per side until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
Notes
8) Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
Shrimp that are buttery and garlicky, and taste like you spent a lot more time making them.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Stir melted butter with garlic, parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers and brush with half the garlic butter.
- Grill over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Brush with the remaining garlic butter and serve immediately.
Notes
9) Chili Lime Chicken and Vegetables Skewers
Vibrant and captivating! The type to animate a dish.
Chili Lime Chicken and Vegetables Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and salt into a marinade.
- Toss chicken in the marinade and rest 15 minutes.
- Thread chicken, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes per side until chicken is cooked and veggies are charred.
- Squeeze fresh lime over the top before serving.
Notes
10) Balsamic Glazed Peach and Mozzarella Skewers
The mix of peaches during the summer and smooth mozzarella is just fantastic.
Balsamic Glazed Peach and Mozzarella Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Thread a peach wedge, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto each pick.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Finish with a pinch of flaky salt and serve right away.
Notes
11) Greek Style Chicken Souvlaki
Bringing the classic souvlaki to your backyard takes you on a trip to Greece.
Greek Style Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together.
- Marinate the chicken cubes at least 20 minutes.
- Thread chicken snugly onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with warm pita, tzatziki, and lemon wedges.
Notes
12) Smoked Sausage and Bell Pepper Skewers
It has an earthy and smoky taste, and will be by far the greatest hit with the entire audience.
Smoked Sausage and Bell Pepper Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Toss sausage rounds, peppers, and onion with olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Thread everything alternately onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes per side.
- Cook until the sausage is browned and the peppers are blistered, then serve hot.
Notes
13) Hoisin Glazed Salmon Skewers
Delicious salmon bites that sparkle and have that restaurant style.
Hoisin Glazed Salmon Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk hoisin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and sesame oil into a glaze.
- Thread salmon cubes gently onto skewers.
- Brush with half the hoisin glaze.
- Grill over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side, brushing again, until salmon flakes.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions and serve.
Notes
14) Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Mushroom Skewers
Melted cheese and pesto pockets on grilled mushrooms.
Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Mushroom Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Spoon a little pesto into each mushroom cap and tuck a mozzarella ball on top.
- Thread the stuffed mushrooms carefully onto skewers, cap up.
- Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes per side until mushrooms soften and cheese melts.
- Serve warm with extra pesto for dipping.
Notes
15) Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Skewers
The sweet and salty appetizer that everyone pretends to have invented.
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Cut prosciutto slices into long strips.
- Wrap each melon cube in a strip of prosciutto with a mint leaf.
- Slide two wrapped cubes onto each small skewer.
- Arrange on a platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and crack a little pepper over the top.
Notes
16) Soy Ginger Glazed Pork Skewers
Pork that is so tasty it's hard to resist, with a sweet glaze and a wonderful touch of zing from ginger.
Soy Ginger Glazed Pork Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil together.
- Marinate the pork cubes at least 20 minutes.
- Thread pork onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with marinade, until glazed and cooked through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
Notes
17) Buffalo Cauliflower Skewers
You can have all the buffalo chicken wing flavors you want, and no chicken is required.
Buffalo Cauliflower Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
- Roast at 425F for 18-20 minutes until edges are crisp.
- Toss the hot cauliflower in buffalo sauce.
- Thread the florets onto skewers.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for dipping.