The best part about summer is the food! Whether you’re having a backyard barbecue for friends and family or hosting a block party, it’s important to make sure that your guests are well-fed. And what better way than by cooking up some delicious grilled recipes?
| Takeaways |
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| Incorporating new grilling recipes in your summer BBQ can add variety and excitement to your menu. |
| Proper maintenance of your grill can help it last longer and ensure that your food cooks evenly. |
| There are various grilling tools and gadgets available to help make your grilling experience easier and more efficient. |
| Grilling-friendly cocktails and drinks can add a fun and delicious touch to your summer BBQ. |
| When looking for additional resources on grilling, consider a reputable source with a variety of recipes and tips. |
Here are 10 mouthwatering grilling recipes that will have your guests coming back for more:
Grilled Peaches With Lemon-Mint Yogurt
Grilled peaches and yogurt is a delicious dessert that will have your guests coming back for more! Peaches are in season right now, so don’t miss out on these mouthwatering grilled peaches.
They’re a great source of vitamin C, which plays an important role in the maintenance of bones and teeth, as well as skin, hair and nails.
Mint is also high in vitamin A and lemon is rich in vitamin C, both nutrients essential for healthy eyesight. Yogurt has calcium (which helps build strong bones) as well as protein — another nutrient that you need to stay energized throughout the day!
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Grilled Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are the best of both worlds: They’re easy to make, and they’re delicious. Perfect for a summer BBQ!
Grilled fish tacos can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be. The most important thing is that the fish is fresh, so skip the frozen filets at the grocery store and head to your local seafood market instead.
For this recipe we recommend cod, but any white-fleshed fish will do just fine (halibut and haddock are also excellent options).
Once you’ve bought your fish, all that’s left is cooking it over an open flame! This can get messy depending on how much oil was used when seasoning the fillets—but don’t worry! With some paper towels nearby and some patience with cleanup afterwards, grilling won’t be an issue at all.
Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe
| Ingredients | Instructions |
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| 1 lb. white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi) | 1. Preheat grill to medium heat. |
| 2 tbsp. olive oil | 2. Brush both sides of the fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. |
| 1 tsp. chili powder | 3. Rub chili powder onto both sides of the fish. |
| 1 tsp. ground cumin | 4. Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. |
| 1/2 tsp. garlic powder | 5. Warm tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds on each side. |
| Salt and pepper, to taste | 6. Assemble tacos with grilled fish, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and salsa. |
| 12 corn tortillas | |
| 2 cups shredded cabbage | |
| 2 ripe avocados, diced | |
| Salsa, for serving |
Grilled Steak
Who doesn’t love a juicy steak? Grilled steak is a great choice for your next grilling adventure. Whether you’re cooking for one or hosting an entire block party, this tasty dish will be sure to please.
Steak can be prepared in so many ways – from simple steaks with salt and pepper, to marinated steaks cooked with a variety of spices and seasonings.
For those who like it spicy, add some vegetables like bell peppers or onions for an added kick! To make this dish even more delicious try pairing it with grilled corn on the cob drizzled with butter…yum!
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Stuffed Bell Peppers
If you’re looking for a way to add some flavor and nutrition to your backyard barbecue, look no further than bell peppers. These colorful veggies are a good source of vitamins A and C, fiber, folate (a B vitamin), and vitamin B6. They also contain high amounts of antioxidants that can help protect against disease.
Now that we’ve established how awesome bell peppers are for your health, let’s talk about how great they taste on the grill!
To make these stuffed bell peppers even more flavorful than normal grilled veggies would be in their absence (and trust us—they’re pretty dang delicious on their own), we used a combination of ground turkey breast and chopped mushrooms as the base for our filling mixture. Top with some fresh tomatoes or salsa if desired!
| Ingredients | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 4 large bell peppers (any color) | 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. |
| 1 lb. ground beef | 2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. |
| 1/2 onion, diced | 3. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until soft. |
| 1 can diced tomatoes | 4. Stir in diced tomatoes, rice, tomato sauce, and seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. |
| 1 cup cooked rice | 5. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. |
| 1/2 cup tomato sauce | 6. Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place in a baking dish. |
| 1 tbsp. chili powder | 7. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the peppers are tender. |
| 1 tsp. ground cumin | |
| 1 tsp. garlic powder | |
| Salt and pepper, to taste |
Grilled Veggie Nachos
You don’t have to sacrifice your favorite nachos for the sake of healthy eating: Grilled veggie nachos are a great way to make sure you get your veggies and add some protein, too. The trick is in presentation; when you grill the vegetables, use a grill pan so they don’t fall through.
When it comes time to assemble the nachos, start with chips, then layer on shredded cheese (we love cheddar), chopped tomatoes and onions, fresh avocado slices, sautéed mushrooms and zucchini slices—whatever sounds good!
Top with salsa or hot sauce before sprinkling on any other seasonings that sound good to you (for example: chili powder). For another delicious option for these grilled veggie nachos try topping them off with black beans instead of ground beef or turkey sausage!
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Grilled Pineapple Guacamole
Pineapple guacamole is a great alternative to regular guacamole. This sweet and tangy salad tastes just as good, but it also has the added flavor of lime juice and cilantro. The secret ingredient that makes this recipe stand out is jalapeno pepper. You can adjust the amount of jalapeno based on how spicy you want your guacamole to be!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/4 medium)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
We all love a good chicken breast, especially when it’s been dipped in parmesan and grilled. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next BBQ.
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried basil)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes, sliced into matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ounce chipotle powder (you can substitute more cayenne pepper if you don’t have this)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
- Use a skewer to hold the shrimp together. It will make it easier to cook and eat, and you can use your hands to dip into the tasty garlic butter mixture.
- You can also try using different types of seafood, like fish or scallops.
- Experiment with different flavors in the garlic butter mixture! Some suggestions are lemon zest, fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, or something spicy like Sriracha sauce.
Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake Biscuits
These strawberry rhubarb shortcake biscuits are the perfect dessert to serve at your next barbecue. The biscuits are soft and buttery, with a subtle sweetness from honey, and the strawberry rhubarb sauce adds just the right amount of tartness to balance it out.
To make: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in egg yolks until dough forms. Turn onto floured surface; knead gently 5 times until dough comes together (do not overwork).
Pat into an 8-inch round on parchment paper–lined baking sheet; cut into 12 wedges using bench scraper or ruler dipped in flour as guide. Brush tops with milk then sprinkle with sugar before baking at 425°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown on bottoms (lift parchment during last few minutes if browning too quickly). Allow biscuits to cool completely before topping with whipped cream and berries (see note below).
To make berry topping: Combine berries, sugar, lemon juice and zest in bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade; process until smooth but still chunky (about 1 minute). Pour into small bowl; chill 30 minutes before serving alongside warm shortcakes.*
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You Will Have Great Food At Your Next Event
You will have great food at your next event.
These recipes are easy to make, and you can use different variations of them. You can also make them in a grill pan or in a regular oven.
Conclusion
Now that you have all the information to get started, we hope you’re excited to start grilling! We know that the best way to learn is by doing and experimenting with different recipes. While these are some of our favorite recipes, there are so many more out there for you to try.
If there’s one thing we can promise, it’s that no matter what type of food you like or how much time you have available even if it’s just five minutes before work you will never run out of options when it comes to cooking outdoors with friends and family members.
Further Reading
Check out these helpful resources to take your grilling skills to the next level:
Summer Grilling Recipes: This article provides a wide range of grilling recipes that are perfect for summer. It includes recipes for meats, vegetables, and more.
10 Mouth-Watering Hamburger Recipes Perfect for Summer BBQs: This article provides delicious hamburger recipes that will take your summer BBQ to the next level.
Spring Grilling Recipes: Check out these spring grilling recipes for some fresh and seasonal ideas for your BBQ.
FAQs
What are the best meats to grill?
Some of the best meats to grill include steak, chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
What is indirect grilling?
Indirect grilling is a method of grilling in which the food is not cooked directly over the heat source, but rather next to it. This method is ideal for larger cuts of meat that require longer cooking times.
How should I clean my grill?
To clean your grill, start by removing any excess food particles with a scraper or brush. Then, clean the grates with a grill brush and warm, soapy water. Finally, wipe down the exterior of the grill with a damp cloth.
How can I prevent my food from sticking to the grill grates?
To prevent your food from sticking to the grill grates, make sure to preheat them before adding the food. You can also lightly oil the grates or use a non-stick spray.
What should I do if my grill won’t light?
If your grill won’t light, make sure the gas tank valve is open and the ignition switch is on. If it still won’t light, check for clogs in the gas line or burners and clean them out if necessary.
Hi there! I’m Hellen James, and I’m a grilling enthusiast. I’ve been grilling for years, and I absolutely love it. I love how it brings people together and how you can feed your family with just a few minutes of work.