On the barbecue, skewers are essential! They're endlessly versatile and satisfying. Quick to prepare, they let you grill everything from meats and fish to plant-based proteins for vegans, fresh vegetables, and even fruits. Just grab wooden or metal skewers, seasonal ingredients, a flavorful marinade or spices, and you're set. Plus, barbecue skewers with lean meats or fish make a smart, figure-friendly choice.
A pro tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to avoid burning or breaking on the grill.
Endless skewer recipes await on the barbecue, spanning appetizers to desserts. The secret? Balance textures and sweet-savory flavors for skewers that wow your guests. Whip up custom marinades to infuse ingredients perfectly before grilling. Start with mini prawn skewers in honey-garlic sauce or grilled veggie bites for apps. For mains, try Thai pork skewers caramelized with spices and coconut milk, or basil-lemon chicken. End sweetly with seared fruit skewers using exotic or seasonal picks.
Explore all our skewer recipes, curated from Pinterest, in the slideshow below.
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