I wanted to give these skewers that grilled / seared look without actually grilling it outside, and it turned out great just by searing it on the stove. (welile.com)
I personally like to grill our burgers but if you don't have access to a girl then just sear them in a skillet or cast iron pan. (jessiskitchen.com)
The trick to getting crisp, perfectly cooked vegetables is to start with a very hot pan and only sear them for a few minutes until they are tender but still crunchy. (sonima.com)