Find flavour inspiration to feed the grill-and your family-all summer long with our globe-spanning assortment, from full recipes to take-home options to easy flavour inspirations (and a few grilling tips for good measure).
North America
Let's start with the mammoth continent of North America. We've got a skewer featuring your favourite flavours covered, from Cajun spices to Canadian maple syrup to Mexican chilies!
Montreal-Style BBQ Marinade or Three-Pepper Marinade
Sterling Silver® Top Sirloin Beef + Montreal-style BBQ marinade or three-pepper marinade + vegetables
Ready-when-you-are kabobs can be customized for you at our Meat Dept. with any one of our marinade or vegetable options.
Maple Chipotle Marinated
Ocean Wise Atlantic salmon or pork tenderloin + vegetables + maple chipotle marinade
Ready-made kabobs from our Seafood Dept. can be customized with any one of our marinade or vegetable options.
Honey Garlic Marinated
Shrimp + vegetables + honey garlic marinade
Ready-made kabobs from our Seafood Dept. can be customized with any one of our marinade or vegetable options.
Cajun Spice Marinated
Shrimp or chicken + vegetables + Cajun spice marinade
Ready-made kabobs from our Meat and Seafood departments can be customized with any one of our marinade or vegetable options.
Maple Glazed Scallops
Scallops + maple syrup + butter + pepper. Get the recipe.
Spicy BBQ Beef Kabobs
Beef + vegetables + spicy BBQ sauce + chipotle pepper. Get the recipe.
Barbecue Pizza Skewers
Pepperoni slices + pizza dough + cheese + tomato sauce. Get the recipe.
Smoky Sausage Kabobs
Smoked sausages + dill pickles + onions + honey mustard. Get the recipe.
Chipotle Shrimp Mango & Sweet Onion Kabobs
Jumbo black tiger shrimp + mango + sweet onion + chipotle BBQ sauce + cilantro Get the recipe.
Tequila Lime Habanero Chicken Kabobs
Chicken + avocado + tequila lime habanero BBQ sauce + red onion + lime juice Get the recipe.
Grilled Fruit Skewers with Habanero Caramel Sauce
Mango + papaya + pineapple + tequila lime habanero BBQ sauce + butter + whipping cream Get the recipe.
Banana Split Kabobs
Banana + large marshmallows + chocolate chips + peanut butter cookies + maraschino cherries Get the recipe.
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Strawberries + angel food cake + cinnamon + honey + Greek yogurt Get the recipe.
Barbecue Pie Pops
Frozen mini tart shells + fruit jam + chocolate chips + egg Get the recipe.
Peanut Brittle Apple Pops
Honeycrisp or Fuji apples + peanuts + sugar + butter + corn syrup + apple cider vinegar Get the recipe.
Cheesecake Truffle Skewers
Cream cheese + icing sugar + vanilla + vanilla pudding powder + butter + assorted toppings Get the recipe.
Glazed Fruit Skewers
Watermelon + apples + grapes + pineapple + lemon juice + honey + ground cinnamon or cardamom Get the recipe.
S'mores Skewers
Marshmallows + brownie pieces + graham cracker crumbs Get the recipe.
South America
Heading down to South America-the home of the potato, open-fire barbecuing and cumin-spiced meats served with herb-flecked chimichurri salsas-we bring you skewers that reflect this continent's grilling culture.
Peruvian Beef & Potato Kabobs with Mint Chimichurri
Beef top sirloin + mini yellow-fleshed potatoes + garlic + ground cumin + mint + cilantro + cilantro chili lemon grilling Get the recipe.
Or try our ready-made Sterling Silver® Top Sirloin beef kabobs with our chimichurri marinade from our Meat Dept. that can be customized with any one of vegetable options.
Chimichurri Beef Skewers
Beef top sirloin + onion + garlic + red wine vinegar + parsley + cayenne pepper + lime juice Get the recipe.
Cumin-Spiced Pork Skewers
Boneless pork loin centre chops + ground cumin + ginger seasoning paste + roasted garlic seasoning paste + olive oil Get the recipe.
Grilled Mini Potato & Garlic Skewers
Mini red or white potatoes + garlic + fresh rosemary + lemon juice + olive oil Get the recipe.
Beer & Cumin Marinated Beef Kabobs
Cubed beef tenderloin or sirloin + crushed garlic + beer (IPA) + scallions + ground cumin + olive oil
Carne Asada Ecuadorian-Style Kabobs
Thin-cut beef skirt steak + orange juice + crushed garlic + achiote powder + ground cumin + salt + vegetable oil
Europe
Grab your plates and fill them with the robust fresh flavours of the Mediterranean, with such countries as Greece, Italy, Spain, and France all represented. Bon voyage!
Greek Meatball Kabobs
Angus beef meatballs + zucchini + red pepper + red onion + Greek dressing + feta cheese Get the recipe.
Veal Scallopini & Mushroom Skewers
Veal scallopini + cremini mushrooms + green onions + lemon juice + garlic Get the recipe.
Sausage Skewers with Remoulade Sauce
Italian sausages + canned marinated artichoke hearts + cherry tomatoes Get the recipe.
Greek-Style Pork Skewers
Cubed pork tenderloin + mushrooms + zucchini + red wine vinegar + olive oil + oregano + garlic Get the recipe.
Mediterranean-Style Lamb Chops & Veggie Skewers
Lamb shoulder cubed chops + zucchini + cherry tomatoes + herbes de Provence + red onion Get the recipe.
Gruyère, Serrano & Olive Skewers
Gruyère cheese + Serrano ham + green olives + sherry vinegar + thyme + honey Get the recipe.
Piri Piri Shrimp Skewers
Black tiger shrimp + zucchini + red pepper + red onion + Compliments Piri Piri Marinade Get the recipe.
Or try our ready-made chicken kabobs with our piri piri marinade from our Meat Dept. that can be customized with any one of our vegetable options.
Prosciutto, Olive & Orange Skewers
Prosciutto + navel oranges + Greek olives + balsamic vinegar Get the recipe.
Italian-Style Marinade
Chicken, firm white fish or shrimp + lemon juice + lemon zest + fresh rosemary + diced garlic
Southern Mediterranean-Style Marinade
Chicken, firm white fish or shrimp + smoked paprika + fresh thyme + hot sauce + sherry vinegar
Grilled Caprese Skewers
Cherry tomatoes + cubed halloumi cheese + basil leaves + cubed sourdough bread + olive oil + garlic + red wine vinegar
Pan Pacific
Revel in the umami-bursting flavours of the Pan Pacific region, with recipes ranging from Korean-style BBQ skewers, Thai-inspired curries, and Japanese-style izakaya favourites, all from the comfort of your own grill!
Korean-Style BBQ Marinade
Chicken breast cubes + smoked pork belly + vegetables + Korean-style BBQ marinade
Ready-when-you-are kabobs can be customized for you at our Meat Dept. with any one of our marinade or vegetable options.
Campfire Sesame-Soy Kabobs
Cubed New York strip loin steaks + soy sauce + grated ginger + garlic + sesame oil + chili flakes Get the recipe.
Mandarin Ginger Shrimp Kabobs
Extra large black tiger shrimp + roasted garlic seasoning paste + mango + pineapple + curry powder Get the recipe.
Curried Shrimp with Avocado & Mango Skewers
Extra large black tiger shrimp + roasted garlic seasoning paste + mango + pineapple + curry powder Get the recipe.
Korean-Style Beef Skewers
Top sirloin beef steak + soy sauce + mirin + sesame oil + grated ginger + garlic + hot chili flakes + green onion Get the recipe.
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Chicken tenders + lime juice + brown sugar + grated ginger + garlic Get the recipe.
Japanese-Style Teriyaki
Beef or chicken cubes + soy sauce + brown sugar + garlic + grated ginger + sake
Asian-Style Grilled Salmon
Cubed salmon + rice vinegar + soy sauce + brown sugar + grated ginger + garlic Get the recipe.
Pork Bites with Shaved Asparagus
Cubed pork tenderloin + soy sauce + hot sauce + brown sugar Get the recipe.
Filipino-Style Pork Skewer Marinade
Cubed pork butt + 7Up + soy sauce + white vinegar + brown sugar + oyster sauce + crushed garlic + Thai chilies + sesame oil + banana ketchu
Garlic Sesame Marinade
Cubed chicken or beef tenderloin + sesame oil + soy sauce + crushed garlic + grated ginger + sugar + chili flakes + sesame seeds
Caribbean
Turn your backyard, balcony, cottage, or lakeside tent into a Caribbean oasis with these island-friendly flavours. From jerk-style chicken to pork and pineapple skewers, all you have to do is bring the grill!
Chicken and Zucchini Kabobs with Tropical Couscous
Cubed boneless chicken thighs + zucchini + pineapple passion fruit juice + apple cider vinegar + canola oil Get the recipe.
Pork & Pineapple Skewers
Cubed pork loin + fresh pineapple + soy sauce + ginger seasoning paste + red onion + bacon Get the recipe.
Jamaican-Style BBQ Chicken
Cubed chicken thigh + veggies + Compliments Ginger Ale Soda + lime juice + soy sauce + garlic + allspice + Spirited Mickie Dark & Stormy BBQ Sauce Get the recipe.
Easy Jerk Salmon Steaks with Mango Salsa
Cubed salmon + garlic + jalapeño + allspice + brown sugar + cinnamon + soy sauce + lime zest Get the recipe.
Orange Glazed Salmon
Cubed boneless salmon + orange juice + hot sauce + light brown sugar + garlic + green onions Get the recipe.
Tropical-Style Marinade
Protein of your choice cubed + veggies + orange juice + allspice + garlic + jalapeño
Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Black tiger shrimp + cayenne pepper sauce + roasted red peppers + lemon juice + garlic + parsley Get the recipe.
Island-Style Fish Skewer Marinade
Firm white fish cubes (halibut, snapper, seabass) + cilantro + lime juice + olive oil + garlic + paprika + ground cumin + Scotch Bonnet pepper + red onion
Easy Glazed Jerk Lamb Kabobs
Cubed lamb + jerk seasoning paste + honey + fresh thyme + lime juice + green chilies
Rum-Glazed Pork Kabobs
Cubed pork tenderloin + red bell pepper + onion + lime juice + allspice + cayenne pepper + vegetable oil. Rum glaze: Rum + butter + lime juice + brown sugar
Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Rum Caramel Sauce
Pineapple + light brown sugar + butter + cream + rum Get the recipe.
Africa
From the souks of Northern Africa to the earthy spices of the south, Africa has a whole continent of fabulous skewer flavour pairings ready for your grill.
Vegan Chickpea Kofta Skewers
Canned chickpeas + red onion + cilantro + garlic + grated ginger + flax seeds + soy sauce + lemon juice + Spirited Mickie Craft Beer Chipotle BBQ Sauce + ground cumin Get the recipe.
Grilled Lamb Koftas with Lemon & Mint
Ground turkey + garlic + parsley + ground cumin + coriander + cinnamon Get the recipe.
Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Skewers
Ground turkey + garlic + parsley + ground cumin + coriander + cinnamon Get the recipe.
North African-Style Lamb Skewers
Cubed lamb shoulder (with some fat remaining) + chopped red onion + lemon juice and zest + fresh cilantro + fresh mint + ground cumin + paprika + black pepper
Algerian-Style Chicken Kabobs
Cubed chicken breast + pineapple juice + dried thyme + chili powder + ground cumin + coriander + cayenne pepper + cinnamon stick + ginger powder + chopped onion + salt
Sweet-Spicy North African-Style Marinade
Cubed chicken or pork + raisins + cayenne pepper + pomegranate molasses + olive oil + red pepper + Peppadew peppers and juice + pepper (blitz in blender for marinade, save half for dipping)
Moroccan-Style Vegetable Kabobs
Sliced zucchini rings + bell peppers + red onion + mushrooms + olive oil + lemon juice + sweet paprika + ground cumin + cilantro + parsley + pepper + garlic powder
Ethiopian-Style Berbere-Spiced Beet & Feta Kabobs
Roasted beets + ghee + fenugreek or black cardamom + cayenne pepper + paprika + ground ginger + coriander + feta
Nigerian-Style Suya-Spiced Beef Kabobs
Strips or cubed beef strip loin + ground roasted peanuts + smoked paprika + cayenne pepper + ground ging
Somali-Style Xawaash-Seasoned Kabobs
Cubed goat or lamb + fresh ginger + cilantro + ground cumin + coriander + turmeric + black peppercorns
Congolese-Style Green-Seasoned Chicken Kabobs
Cubed boneless chicken thigh + onion + lemon or lime juice + cilantro + thyme + green pepper + garlic
South African-Style Braai-Spiced White Fish Kabobs
Cubed white fish + red onion + tomatoes + garlic powder + onion powder + allspice + nutmeg + dried basil + cayenne pepper
India
Head straight to your spice cabinet and get ready to bring the flavours of India to your backyard BBQ! From takeout staples like butter chicken and tikka masala to heady vindaloo and smoky Chettinad, this list is your ticket to the spice capital of the world!
Tip: Best enjoyed served with naan bread or flaky paratha (cut into bite-size portions) and a side of mint or coriander chutney. Use mild, medium, or spicy sauce/seasoning options to taste.
Tandoori Chicken
Cubed chicken thighs + tandoori spice paste + beet juice + yogurt + lime juice + Thai red chilies + garlic + grated ginger Get the recipe.
Curry-Ginger Halibut
Cubed halibut + curry powder + ginger seasoning paste + cilantro Get the recipe.
Curry Grilled Salmon
Cubed salmon + salt + pepper + curry powder or chaat masala (½ tsp) + vegetable oil Get the recipe.
Grilled Scallops with Curry Coconut Sauce
Scallops + lime juice + curry powder or chana masala + coconut milk + soy sauce Get the recipe.
Grilled Scallops with Mango Curry Glaze
Scallops + lime juice + mango curry BBQ sauce or mango chutney + chopped chives Get the recipe.
Pork Vindaloo with Vegetable Kabobs
Cubed pork tenderloin + tamarind chutney (6 tbsp) + minced garlic (5-6 cloves) + red chili flakes (1/2 tsp) + freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Butter Chicken Kabobs
Air-chilled chicken breast cubes + butter chicken cooking sauce (6 tbsp) + melted butter (2 tbsp) + garam masala (1/2 tsp) + freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Beef Bihari Tikka
Cubed beef tenderloin + red onion + bell peppers + tikka masala (6 tbsp) + bihari kabob masala (1 ½ tsp) + chopped mint leaves + juice of half a lemon
Hariyali Veggie Kabobs
Paneer cheese + bell peppers + red onion + coriander chutney (6 tbsp) + cumin seeds (1/2 tsp) + yogurt (3 tbsp) + curry powder (1/2 tsp) + ghee (clarified butter 1 tbsp)
Chettinad-Style Fish Kabob
Cubed halibut or salmon + Madras cooking sauce (5 tbsp) + curry leaves (10-15) + mustard seeds (1/4 tsp) + unsweetened coconut flakes for garnish
How to cook kabobs on the grill
Whether your favourite kabob is beef, pork, chicken, lamb, or seafood, we've got grilling tips, cooking temperatures, and tasty ideas for you to keep in mind for the best kabobs ever. It's like takeout, only better.
- Using bamboo skewers? Soak them in water for 30 minutes to avoid flare-ups.
- Cook on grill at range of 190°C to 230°C (375°F to 450°F).
- Charcoal grill? Move food closer to or away from hottest coals as needed.
Cooking time for skewers
- The timing will vary based on temperature and protein, but eight to 10 minutes is a suitable time to start checking for doneness.
- Tip: Have a meat thermometer handy. Safe internal temperatures [hyperlink to Grilling Kabobs 101 article TK] vary for each protein type, and it will give you the best indication of doneness.
How to use marinades
Small cuts of meat and boneless poultry, like you would have for skewers, need just an hour or two to marinate, and very little chunks of meat, vegetables, firm tofu, and tender fish only require up to 30 minutes.
Shellfish such as shrimp should not be marinated for more than 30 minutes; any longer than that and you risk making them tough. Stay food safe by discarding any marinade that has been in contact with raw meat.
Making a marinade without a recipe? Here's how: The basic marinade is a combination of acid, oil, seasonings, and salt, although you can omit the acid if tenderizing isn't the goal. While the proportions are flexible, the basic formula includes one part oil, one part acid, one to two parts seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the ratio of acid to oil depending on how much you want it to break down any toughness in the main ingredient.
For more information on marinades and kabob grilling tips and tricks, visit our How to Grill Kabobs & Skewers 101 article.
