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Here are all the top grill recipes to make this season! Everything is better grilled, from shrimp to corn on the cob to kabobs.
The grill is king when it comes to summer cooking! There’s nothing quite like the charred, smoky flavor the grill infuses. It’s not just for burgers: vegetables, seafood, and even fruits are infinitely better when they’re grilled. Spear up juicy shrimp skewers, or throw cobs on the grates for savory Mexican-style street corn. Grill up some juicy peaches, then top them with melty vanilla ice cream. Anything is better with a little char! Here are all our favorite grill recipes for the season: mains, sides, and even desserts.
And now…the top grill recipes for the season!
This grilled shrimp is perfectly seasoned and over the top good! Here’s how to grill shrimp: it’s easy and they cook up in 5 minutes.
Also try: Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These grilled veggie kabobs skewer all the best vegetables and are easy to throw on the grill! They’re an ideal healthy grill recipe to complete a meal.
Here’s how to make grilled corn on the cob: the best way! This easy method makes it come out charred, smoky, tender and sweet.
Here’s how to make the absolute best grilled salmon! This recipe perfectly tender and flavored with a magic seasoning blend that takes it to new heights.
Also try: Grilled Salmon in Foil
Everyone loves this grilled portobello mushroom burger! Savory and meaty, it’s irresistible with cheese and special sauce.
Also try: Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
This loaded nachos recipe takes summer grilling to a new level! They’re a fun spin on our classic sheet pan nachos, infused with an irresistible smoky flavor!
Here’s the very best grilled tuna steak recipe: ahi tuna that’s perfectly seared on the outside and tender on the inside! A true showstopper.
Smoky, savory and creamy: this grilled corn salad is out of this world! A spin using the flavors Mexican street corn, it’s a salad that makes everyone rave.
This grilled tilapia recipe is perfectly seasoned and easy to make! You’ll be amazed by the amount of flavor. Top with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes for a summer sensation.
This grilled shrimp salad is summer dinner at its finest! It’s bursting with flavor, drizzled with a zingy tomato vinaigrette.
This tasty grilled cauliflower is slathered in tangy homemade BBQ sauce. Serve it as an easy side dish or on a sandwich!
Here’s how to make grilled broccoli: it comes out charred, delightfully sweet and crisp tender. The best side dish for a grilled dinner!
Grilled scallops are so full of flavor! They’re easy to grill and need minimal seasoning to taste irresistibly tender and savory.
Here’s how to make the best grilled asparagus! It’s so easy and comes out tender and charred, with a hint of smoke. Spritz with lemon and enjoy!
Grilled pineapple is so easy and comes out smoky and juicy! Serve drizzled with honey or topped with vanilla ice cream.
Grilled Caesar salad is the best summer salad idea! Smoky grilled romaine lettuce with creamy homemade Caesar dressing is pure gold.
This grilled fish tacos recipe is a favorite! Season the tender white fish with fajita seasoning, then top with slaw and a creamy sauce.
These grilled sweet potatoes are a triumph! Throw wedges on the grill and you’ve got a tasty summer side dish that goes with just about anything.
Grilled bread comes out perfectly toasted and charred! Use it as a base for appetizers, or make grilled garlic bread as a side dish.
Here's how to make perfect grilled zucchini! It's an easy side dish for dinners on the grill, seasoned to perfection with basil and oregano.
These grilled peppers are smoky, tender and sweet! Bell peppers are easy to grill and have incredible flavor: an ideal summer side dish.
Also try: Grilled Peppers and Onion
Cabbage wedges are a unique grill recipe! Char them to perfection, then drizzle with a tangy balsamic sauce for a tasty, healthy side dish.
Grilled peaches are easy to make and full of sweet and smoky flavor! Top with vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer grilled dessert.
A baked potato on the grill? You bet! Here’s how long to cook it and when to choose this grill recipe for summer entertaining.
Grilled apples make the best summer dessert! Grill them with sugar and spices until tender, then serve them with “a la mode” with melty vanilla ice cream.
Here’s how to make grilled zucchini and squash! This basic recipe shows you the grill time, temperature, and perfect seasoning blend.
Also try: Grilled Squash
Grilled avocado is the trick you didn’t know you needed! Top them with pico de gallo as a side, or use for smoky guacamole.
Here’s how to make perfectly grilled eggplant: these tricks make it come out tender every time! Top with sauce as a summer side dish or appetizer.
These are the most delicious grilled mushrooms: smoky, tender, and so easy to make! Cook them on skewers, then sprinkle with fresh herbs and lemon.
This grilled tofu tastes simply irresistible when charred to perfection, then drenched in a sweet and savory marinade.
Elote is classic Mexican street corn, grilled and slathered in a irresistible sauce. This recipe has an added bonus: built-in handles for easy eating!
Also try: Elote Salad
Grilled bananas is a dessert everyone will rave about! Flavored with maple, cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re even better topped with ice cream.
These mind-blowing grilled tomatoes are easy and packed with smoky, juicy flavor. Serve them with herbs for a sensational summer treat.
Here’s how to make the best grilled okra! It’s beyond easy with just 4 ingredients, and it’s a flavor-filled side dish to any summer meal.
Here’s how to make the best grilled green beans! Each bite is tender with a burst of salty, charred flavor: they’re simply irresistible.
Try these grilled Brussels sprouts! The grill makes them blackened and smoky; toss with balsamic sauce and they’re perfection.
This potatoes on the grill recipe is sublime! These wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside: an ideal summer side dish.
Also try: Grilled Potatoes in Foil
This grilled kale is a tasty appetizer or side dish for a summer grilled dinner! The Tuscan kale leaves come out crispy with a smoky undertone.
These spicy Cajun grilled shrimp are full of big flavor! Covered in a homemade spice blend, they’re fast and easy to grill.
Last but not least in our grill recipes...grilled onions, sweet and charred to perfection! They come out with incredible flavor, a fantastic side dish for summer meals.
More summer grilling ideas!
Looking for more inspiration? We’ve got lots more ideas where these came from. Here are our top grilling and summer meal ideas, by category:
- Dinner: Try 15 Easy Grilled Dinner Ideas or 15 Best Summer Dinner Ideas
- Veggies: Grab master recipes for 25 Best Grilled Vegetables
- Seafood: Opt for 10 Grilled Fish Recipes to Try This Season
- Sides: Try 20 Summer Side Dishes or 15 Summer Salads You Need Now
- Dessert: 4 Grilled Desserts Worth Trying or 13 Great Summer Desserts
40 Top Grill Recipes (How to Grill Everything): Grilled Corn & More!
Here’s how to make grilled corn on the cob: two ways! This easy method makes it come out charred, smoky, tender and sweet. For the top 40 Grill Recipes, scroll up!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Grilled
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 ears corn
- 1 tablespoon oil: olive oil, grapeseed, vegetable, sunflower
- For serving: butter and salt
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat a grill to medium high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Shucked corn method: Shuck the corn by peeling down the outside layers one at a time and keeping them attached, facing downwards away from the cob. When you’ve finished, use kitchen twine or string to tie the leaves together (see the photos). This step is optional; it makes a natural handle for eating the corn. Otherwise, simply shuck the corn. Use your hands to rub oil on each corn cob evenly. Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook until it begins to blacken, then turn. Cook about 12 to 15 minutes total, until blackened on all sides. Serve immediately with butter and salt, using the tied husks as a handle for easy eating.
- Corn in husk method: Remove any loose husks from the corn cobs. Shuck the corn by peeling down the outside layers one at a time and keeping them attached, facing downwards away from the cob. Remove the silk, then pull the husks back up over the corn (it can be a bit messy, so it doesn’t have to be perfect!). Soak the corn cobs in cool water for at least 20 minutes to prevent scorching. Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook until the husk begins to blacken, then turn. Cook 20 to 22 minutes total, until the corn is cooked through (the outside husk will be charred). To check whether it’s done, pull back the husk on one corn to make sure it is bright yellow and cooked through all the way to the bottom of the cob. (You can air on the side of over-cooking it, since you may find the cooking is fairly uneven in the husk.) Serve immediately with butter and salt.