How to cook just about anything on a skewer

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Spiced minced meat skewers open image in gallery Based on Turkish Adana kebabs, these oniony, spiced skewers can be made with almost any minced meat Total time: 30 minutes, plus grill heating and at least 2 hours’ chilling Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 450g cold minced meat, such as lamb, beef, turkey or a combination 100g finely minced or grated white onion 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed or minced 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley, plus more for garnish 1 ¼ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground sumac, plus more for serving 1 tsp salt 1 tsp Urfa or Aleppo pepper ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon Flaky sea salt, for serving Method: 1. Summer vegetable skewers open image in gallery Courgettes and aubergines are some of the best vegetables to grill on skewers Total time: 25 minutes, plus grill heating Makes: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients: 900g courgette or aubergine, or a combination, cut into 2.5cm cubes Fine sea salt 2 fat garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed or minced 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or marjoram ¼ tsp red-pepper flakes 80ml extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving Lemon wedges, for serving Flaky sea salt, for serving Method: 1. Smoky paprika cheese skewers open image in gallery These golden cheese skewers are a savoury delight Total time: 20 minutes, plus grill heating Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp minced shallot 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ¾ tsp smoked sweet paprika ¼ tsp hot paprika or ground cayenne ¼ tsp ground coriander or cumin Fine sea salt 225g grilling cheese, such as halloumi, cut into 2.5cm cubes and patted dry Method: 1. Fish skewers with herbs and lime open image in gallery Simple and speedy, this is a minimalist take that lets the flavours of good, fresh fish shine through Total time: 20 minutes, plus grill heating Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed or minced 1 tbsp fish sauce ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 450g thick, dense fish steaks, such as tuna or swordfish, cut into 4cm pieces Lime wedges, for serving 2 spring onions, white and green parts, trimmed and thinly sliced Handful chopped dill, mint, parsley, cilantro or a combination Method: 1.