30 Genius Recipes That Will Let You Make Dinner On The Grill Every Day This Month
In the summertime, when the temperatures start to rise, the last think anyone wants to do is turn on the oven or stove and transform the kitchen into a hot, sweltering inferno all for the sake of dinner. If you are fortunate enough to have outdoor grilling space, then by all means make good use of it and cook your meals alfresco as often as you possibly can.
We have gathered 30 great grilling recipes to help make thinking about and organizing a whole month's worth of dinners a breeze in every sense of the word!
Charcoal-Grilled Swordfish Steaks
A swordfish steak is a meaty, hefty, filling piece of fish that is so easy to cook on the grill. Serve with a simple side salad for a healthy, refreshing dinner.
For the Charcoal-Grilled Swordfish Steaks recipe, click here.
Chargrilled Whole Squid With Chile and Mint
For a more extravagant dinner, try cooking squid on the grill. It's much easier than you think.
For the Chargrilled Whole Squid With Chile and Mint recipe, click here.
Grilled Beer and Buttermilk Chicken With Sriracha Glaze
This flavor-packed spicy, sticky chicken recipe is always popular. Its taste really is addictive: You may want to have this multiple times throughout the month.
For the Grilled Beer and Buttermilk Chicken With Sriracha Glaze recipe, click here.
Grilled Burmese Steak Lettuce Wraps
Fill sizeable, sturdy lettuce leaves with spiced, grilled steak, cucumber slaw and a coconut-yogurt sauce.
For the Grilled Burmese Steak Lettuce Wraps recipe, click here.
Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Rice, and Cheddar Burrito
This hearty burrito, which carries the contents of an entire meal in one wrap, is ideal for everybody who has a big appetite.
For the Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Rice, and Cheddar Burrito recipe, click here.
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Add some spice to your chicken by serving these tasty, simple grilled chicken fajitas for a quick weeknight dinner.
Grilled Corn and Poblano Tacos
Tacos don't need to be filled with rich, slow-cooked pulled pork or shredded beef: Grilled corn and peppers topped with tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and herbs makes for a healthy, satisfying taco filling.
Grilled Cumin-Lime Zucchini Quesadillas
Make sure you experiment with cooking your quesadillas on the grill this summer: These whole-wheat vegetarian quesadillas are a nutritious Mexican-inspired dinner.
For the Grilled Cumin-Lime Zucchini Quesadillas recipe, click here.
Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad
For a vegetarian, protein-packed dinner, try this quinoa bowl, topped with simple grilled eggplant and a rich tahini dressing.
For the Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad recipe, click here.
Grilled Eggplant, Halloumi, and Pesto Burgers
Swap the beef patty for eggplant, and top it with molten halloumi and salty pesto for a wonderful vegetarian burger.
For the Grilled Eggplant, Halloumi, and Pesto Burgers recipe, click here.
Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad
Don't be afraid to jazz up the classic caprese salad this summer by adding eggplant, and grilling all the vegetables before tossing them with mozzarella and a simple dressing.
For the Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad recipe, click here.
Grilled Fish Tacos With Lime Cabbage Slaw
Use your favorite white fish to make these easy to prepare, zingy, zesty grilled fish tacos, topped with a crunchy slaw.
For the Grilled Fish Tacos With Lime Cabbage Slaw recipe, click here.
Grilled Fish With Watermelon Salsa
Grilled fish doesn't have to be plain and boring: Serve it with this watermelon salsa for a beautiful, summery dinner.
For the Grilled Fish With Watermelon Salsa recipe, click here.
Grilled Margherita Pizza
Just because you're cooking dinner on the grill every day, doesn't mean you have to give up pizza: Use your grill to cook your favorite doughy dish.
Grilled Mussels With Garlic Butter and Lemon
Grill your shellfish so that it gains a gentle, smoky flavor. This dinner will be ready to eat in just a few minutes.
For the Grilled Mussels With Garlic Butter and Lemon recipe, click here.
Grilled Peach, Feta Cheese, Arugula, and Dandelion Green Salad
It's not just meat, fish, and vegetables which you should add to the grill: Fruit is also a summer grilling essential.
For the Grilled Peach, Feta Cheese, Arugula, and Dandelion Green Salad recipe, click here.
Grilled Red Snapper Zarandeado
Marinade the fish in a heavily spiced, tomato-based sauce, before placing it in a grill basket and grilling it until the skin is crisp, and the flesh is cooked through.
Grilled Romaine Hearts With Caesar Vinaigrette
Caesar salad deserves a makeover this summer: Grill your romaine hearts rather than chopping them up for a smoky, charred take on this classic dish.
For the Grilled Romaine Hearts With Caesar Vinaigrette recipe, click here.
Grilled Salmon and Avocado Salad
Top a simple avocado salad with a grilled filet of salmon to transform a side dish into a nutritious, protein-packed entrée.
For the Grilled Salmon and Avocado Salad recipe, click here.
Grilled Steak With Tzatziki Salad
A simple grilled steak is transformed into a perfect summer dinner when served with a refreshing, herby tzatziki salad.
For the Grilled Steak With Tzatziki Salad recipe, click here.
Grilled Thai Curry Chicken Skewers With Coconut Peanut Sauce
Juicy, spiced chicken skewers are even more delicious when served with this totally addictive coconut peanut dipping sauce.
For the Grilled Thai Curry Chicken Skewers With Coconut Peanut Sauce recipe, click here.
Grilled Tuna Burgers With Wasabi Slaw
Swap the beef for a lighter canned tuna burger, and top it with a punchy wasabi slaw.
Grilled Veggie Kabobs With Green Goddess Dressing
No one will notice that these colorful vegetable kabobs, served with a green goddess dressing, make for the healthiest dish they've eaten all year.
For the Grilled Veggie Kabobs With Green Goddess Dressing recipe, click here.
Reuben Dog
You can't go through a month of grilling without treating yourself to at least a couple of hot dogs. This recipe gives a twist on the classic as it's topped with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
Spicy Greek Yogurt and Lime-Marinated Chicken
This grilled chicken dish is quick, easy, and delicious. A spicy, yogurt-based marinade keeps the chicken moist while it cooks on the grill.
For the Spicy Greek Yogurt and Lime-Marinated Chicken recipe, click here.
Spring Herb Lamb Burgers With Whipped Feta and Grilled Tomato
Lamb burgers filled with herbs are made even more extravagant by being topped with a grilled ripe tomato and salty feta cheese.
For the Spring Herb Lamb Burgers With Whipped Feta and Grilled Tomato recipe, click here.
Super Simple Whole Grilled Branzino
Grilling a whole fish may sound like an overly fancy dinner, but in reality it's incredibly simple. Serve with a green salad and some simple potatoes.
For the Super Simple Whole Grilled Branzino recipe, click here.
Swordfish-Bacon Kebabs With Cilantro Gremolata
Add some salty bacon to your swordfish skewers, and top them with a refreshing, crunchy gremolata for a flavor-filled dinner.
For the Swordfish-Bacon Kebabs With Cilantro Gremolata recipe, click here.
Thai Grilled Steak Salad
Transform your grilled steak into a healthy dinner by serving it thinly sliced on top of a fragrant side salad.
Vegan Portobello and Peach Burger
A vegan burger may not sound decadent, but we promise you that this one is. It's stuffed full of the summer's finest produce, which all gain the most wonderful flavors from the grill.
For the Vegan Portobello and Peach Burger recipe, click here.