10 Healthy Skewer Recipes for the Grill

Healthy Meal Ideas, Healthy Recipes and Nutrition
on May 25, 2017

Grill season is here! Swap those ‘dogs and burgers for succulent shrimp, tender beef and flavorful chicken. These healthy kebabs will keep you going through slow weeknights and power your summer cookout circuit.

 

Sizzling Sirloin Kabobs on a Bed of Orzo

Beef and bell peppers are marinated in Italian dressing and basil, grilled and served over hot orzo.

Sizzling Sirloin Kabobs on a Bed of Orzo

The Beef Checkoff

 

Curried Fish and Melon Kebabs

Fruity fish kebabs are a low-cal dish that’s perfect for a summer dinner.

Curried Fish and Watermelon Kabobs

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

 

Grilled Spicy Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Tender spicy shrimp and sweet pineapple—a combo made for summer cookouts!

Grilled Spicy Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Frances Janisch

 

Fajita Chicken Kebab

Lean chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices in this zesty dish with south of the border flair.

Fajita Chicken Kebab

Well Plated

 

Jerk Chicken and Peach Skewers with Curried Rice Pilaf

Tender chicken, sweet fruit and curried rice—you’ve got yourself a sweet and savory meal to remember!

Jerk Chicken and Peach Skewers

HelloFresh

 

Paleo Steak Skewers with Cherry Barbecue Sauce

Primal steak skewers get dressed in a sweet cherry barbecue sauce for a simply delicious dish.

Paleo Steak Skewers with Cherry Barbecue Sauce

Henry Fong

 

Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

Peppers, onions, pineapple—throw some protein in the mix and count us in!

Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

Cooking Classy

 

Tropical Chicken Skewers with Mango Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Grilled pineapple and chicken on skewers with a light dipping sauce—perfect for a backyard party with kids.

Tropical Chicken Skewers with Mango Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

 

Salmon and Scallop Skewers with Romesco Sauce

A nutty romesco sauce is the perfect complement to these seafood kabobs.

Salmon and Scallop Skewers with Romesco Sauce

Houghton Mifflin Co.

 

Grilled Steak Kebabs with Chimichurri Sauce

Herb-packed chimichurri is just what your steak kebabs have been missing!

Grilled Steak Kebabs with Chimichurri Sauce

The Cozy Apron