It’s officially summer—the season of swimming, sun, and, of course, cookouts with friends and family. The time has come to break out the grill and invite some company over. These are some of the best summer grilling recipes you can serve to your guests at your next backyard gathering.
Honey-Glazed Baby Back Ribs with Whiskey Marinade
It isn’t a summer cookout without a rack or two of baby back ribs. This whiskey-marinated twist on classic barbeque ribs is just what you need to get into the summer spirit.
Ingredients:
Marinated Ribs
• 3 racks baby back ribs
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whiskey
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
• 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Honey Glaze and Dipping Sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Korean red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons sugar
Tip: If you don’t have any Korean red pepper flakes on hand, you can get the same flavor by using 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper instead.
Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
A perfect melding of sweet and savory flavors, this recipe is an easy way to satisfy even the most indecisive of taste buds.
Ingredients:
Skewers
• 16 ounces chicken breast
• 1/2 of a pineapple
• 1 onion
• 2 green peppers
Teriyaki Sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 clove garlic
Grilled Triple Citrus Salmon
Though grilled salmon is already a summer favorite, you can kick this classic up a notch with the sweet and tangy flavors of lemon, lime, and orange.
Ingredients:
• 4 (6-ounce) pieces of salmon
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
Tip: To get a stronger flavor, save some of the excess sauce and brush it onto the salmon before serving.
Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde
Grilled scallops have an iconic melt-in-your-mouth texture that many wish they could have every day. If you want restaurant-quality seafood in your own backyard, this recipe will give you just that.
Ingredients:
Scallops
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 12 large sea scallops
• Kosher salt
• Ground black pepper
Lemony Salsa Verde
• ½ lemon
• 1 small shallot
• 1 garlic clove
• Kosher salt
• Ground black pepper
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup chives
• Fresh lemon juice
Grilled Apple Pie à la Mode
When the rest of the meal is finished, you don’t need to pack up the grill just yet. In fact, simply grilling a few apples can make for a quick and easy improvisational dessert.
Ingredients:
• 4 large Fuji apples
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 graham crackers
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Grab the propane tank and equip yourself with some tongs, because these grilling recipes are sure to appease your taste buds—and those of your guests—this summer.
