Time to fire up the grill and take your cooking to the next level! If you’re tired of the same old burgers and hot dogs, you’re in luck. These grilled dishes will transform your summer meals. Packed with flavor and perfect for warm evenings, these recipes bring fresh and exciting twists to your grill game. Grab your tongs, get that grill sizzling, and make the rest of summer as tasty as possible.
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These citrus grilled shrimp skewers are marinated in a tangy citrus dressing and brushed with more citrus and herb flavor after grilling. They’re a healthy, light summer meal packed with flavor, making them a great choice for changing up your summer cooking.
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Grilled Bay Scallops with Summer Vegetables
A summer meal made completely on the grill! These grilled bay scallops with zucchini, corn, and tomatoes are tossed in a simple garlic basil butter sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for showcasing fresh summer produce.
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Grilled BBQ Short Ribs
These grilled BBQ short ribs are covered in a smokey dry rub with an optional BBQ sauce slathered on at the end. Cooked low and slow on the grill, they’re tender and meaty, served with a fresh grilled pineapple salsa, making them a standout summer dinner.
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Grilled Ham Steak
Grilled ham steaks are a welcome deviation from traditional grilled fare. A simple rosemary maple dijon glaze brings this meal to life. Whether you use fresh or cured ham steaks, you’ll enjoy an easy yet incredibly flavorful dinner.
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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
This grilled Hawaiian chicken is stuffed with ham, fresh pineapple, and melted smoked cheese with a sticky sweet teriyaki glaze. It’s a fun and flavorful dish that will definitely change up your summer grilling routine.
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Grilled Pork Chops with Grapes & Fennel
Grilled pork chops with a grilled grape and fennel salad make for an easy and elegant meal entirely cooked on the grill. This dish brings together great flavors and is perfect for a summer evening.
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Grilled Scallop Skewers
These grilled scallops are simply prepared and topped with a fresh tomatillo plum salsa for a light and tasty meal. They’re quick to cook and bring a touch of elegance to your summer grilling.
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Grilled Stuffed Avocados
These grilled avocados are stuffed with Asian marinated steak, red peppers, grilled corn, and scallions. Serve with a side of rice for a fantastic summer meal that’s both fresh and flavorful.
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Harissa Grilled Pork Chops
Harissa rubbed grilled pork chops are a simple, spicy summer meal perfectly paired with a ripe peach and tomato salad. This dish is easy to prepare and brings a burst of flavor to your grilling menu.
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Peach Honey Grilled Lamb Chops
These grilled lamb chops are glazed with sweet peach honey and served with a simple watercress and grilled peach salad. It’s a perfect summer meal that’s both easy to prepare and full of fresh flavors.
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Smoky Grilled Apricot Lamb Kebabs
These smoky grilled lamb kebabs with dried apricots are a fantastic way to enjoy lamb. They’re easy enough to grill up on a weeknight and bring a unique flavor to your summer cooking.
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Za’atar Grilled Rack of Lamb
This easy grilled rack of lamb recipe is seasoned with za’atar paste for a succulent main course. Perfect for a simple summer meal on the grill, this dish is sure to impress.
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Grilled Venison Backstrap
An easy venison backstrap recipe marinated overnight and grilled to perfection the next day. This results in a tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful dish that’s great for summer grilling.
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