60+ Easy Summer Grilling Recipes

Enjoy the flavours of summer with this mouthwatering collection of easy and flavoursome grilling recipes!

Sunny days are here again, which means its that time of year to step out of the kitchen for some much needed change of scenery to enjoy cooking and eating outdoors.

So fire up those grills and check out these easy grilling recipes for the summer!

You will find over 60 tested recipes from many talented food bloggers, organised according to ingredient such as beef, poultry, lamb and seafood. There are also recipes for grilled pizza, vegetables, salads, sauces and of course desserts.

There is plenty to choose from, whether you are looking for easy grilling dinners, cookout favourites or tailgating food recipes. I’m sure many of these will soon become your favourites!

If you are following any meat, poultry or seafood recipes, to avoid undercooking or ending up with dry, tough meat, find out how long to cook meats for.

You may also want to know easy ways to tenderise meat for perfectly tender and succulent results.

Finally, if you have any questions regarding storing, colour changes in meat and to find out if it has spoiled, check out this post on are you storing meats safely?

Appetizer

Something quick and easy to start with.

Grilled Brie

This appetizer brings a whole new meaning to the term “grilled cheese”. It’s warm, oozy, with a hint of that smoky grill flavor. Read on to learn how to grill brie.

Beef

Recipes for burgers, hot dogs, kebabs, and steak.

BBQ CHILLI BURGERS WITH SPICY GUACAMOLE

BBQ Chilli Burgers with Spicy Guacamole are wonderfully delicious and full of zing! Made with minced steak, coriander leaf, green chilli and cumin then topped with a spicy guacamole, they will definitely tantalise your taste buds.

GUBER BURGER (PEANUT BUTTER BURGER)

A layer of peanut butter makes all the difference in this classic burger.

Smoked Hot Dogs {Easy Traeger / Smoker Recipe!}

Smoked hot dogs are quick and easy to prepare and the cook time is hands off, making this the perfect dish for your summer get togethers!

Thai-Inspired Street Dogs: Grilled Hot Dogs with Peanutty Garlic, Ginger, and Cilantro Slaw

These Thai-Inspired Street Dogs boast some of my favorite Thai flavors like peanut, garlic, and ginger in a tasty slaw! What could be better for topping hot dogs?

Easy Beef Shish Kebab Recipe

Easy Beef Shish Kebab recipe. The perfect recipe for entertaining and it’s delicious served with Mojo Verde.

Ground Beef Kebabs (Grill or Oven)

These Ground Beef Kebabs are SUPER easy to make! Grill for a summer bbq or bake in the oven year-round. Use pantry staples to make ground beef AMAZING!

The Best Grilled Beef Kofta Kebab Recipe

A simple, yet flavorful Beef Kofta Kebab, perfect for grilling outdoors and sharing with family and friends. A healthy and filling meal when served with some rice pilaf, and fresh salad.

Grilled Flank Steak Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Tender flank steak, red peppers & onions inside warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh Pico de Gallo. 3 ways to cook the steak – Broil, Grill or Sous Vide.

Gochujang Marinated Korean Beef Recipe

This gochujang marinated Korean Beef recipe has a deliciously spicy, smoky, deep umami flavor and is grilled to perfection for your summer BBQ!

Best-ever BBQ steak!

Cook the best-ever BBQ steak using the reverse sear steak method! You are only steps away from perfectly tender, incredibly succulent steaks.

Classic Argentine Chimichurri Steak: With Step-By-Step Asado Instructions

Easy Argentine marinated Flank Steak topped with Chimichurri Sauce is so bursting with flavors, everyone will be begging for seconds!

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Blistered Tomatoes

Outrageously delicious, Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Blistered Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette is the perfect meal for easy entertaining.

Poultry

Chicken, turkey and quail: recipes for kebabs, burgers, wraps, full roast, bone in and boneless.

Chicken Satay

This chicken satay recipe is easy and delicious! These easy chicken satay skewers are marinated in and brushed with the most delicious peanut sauce! A healthy grilled chicken recipe to make for your next BBQ!

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

These grilled pineapple chicken kabobs are tender and juicy. A special marinade sauce infuses the chicken with flavor and tenderizes the meat. The grill adds an incredible layer of smokey charred flavor that can’t be beat.

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Kebabs, Kabobs, or Skewers – whatever you call this delicious Barbecue Chicken recipe it will soon become one of your favorite summer grilling recipes! Simple to make, this mouthwatering Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs recipe also comes with instructions for a grill pan, outdoor grill, and oven coo…

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

These grilled honey garlic chicken skewers are perfect for BBQs and picnics! With tangy garlic & ginger and sweet honey, you’ll love these chicken skewers!

Thai Chicken Skewers

Succulent Thai style marinated chicken skewers – tender, juicy and full of bold Asian inspired flavours. Paleo, Keto & Whole30

Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs with Veggies

Perfectly paired with white wine pinot grigio, this chili lime chicken skewers with veggies makes a nice and healthy summer BBQ dish

French Onion Burger

French Onion Burger is an easy recipe for seasoned burgers topped with caramelized sweet onions and melted Asiago cheese on a toasted and buttered English muffin.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Burgers

These marinated grilled chicken burgers are juicy, tender and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight summer meal or BBQ

Turkey Jalapeño Burgers

Turkey Jalapeño Burgers are plump and juicy, and will bring all the flavour to your summer BBQ! No eggs or breadcrumbs, and you can adjust the spice level!

Best Chicken Shawarma

This Chicken Shawarma recipe cooks in the oven or the grill. Chicken marinates in a simple spice blend and cooks to tender and juicy perfection! This chicken makes the best wraps!

Butterflied and Grilled Za’atar Chicken

Butterflied and Grilled Za’atar Chicken combines olive oil with garlic, sumac, za’atar, and citrus zest in an exotically spiced rub. The butterflied and rubbed chicken gets glazed with a pomegranate molasses, citrus juice, and honey mixture. Simple and amazing!

Beer Can Chicken – An Easy Whole Grilled Chicken Recipe!

This easy Beer Can Chicken recipe makes moist whole chicken cooked on the grill. We love the crispy, ultra flavorful skin – a totally addictive dinner idea!

Dr Pepper Maple Mustard Chipotle BBQ Chicken – Flavor Mosaic

Dr Pepper Maple Mustard Chipotle BBQ Chicken is grilled with a spicy, sweet, and smoky BBQ sauce for grilling season.

Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Your taste buds will be happy when our Balsamic Chicken Recipe, flavored in a balsamic vinegar, lemon and oregano marinade, is for dinner!

Orange Ginger Grilled Chicken

Orange Ginger Grilled Chicken is zesty, crispy, and packed with flavor! This easy-to-prepare recipe requires only a few basic ingredients.

Lemon Garlic Greek Yogurt Chicken | A Communal Table

The JUICIEST grilled chicken ever! This easy Lemon Garlic greek yogurt chicken recipe is deliciously versatile and always draws a crowd!

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Quail

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Quail is a Texas style tailgating tradition that is perfect with wine while watching the big game.

Lamb

Lamb Tikka

These tasty lamb tikka pieces are delicious dipped in chutney, as an appetizer, or in a wrap with salad for an easy snack.

Seafood

Shellfish, slabs and smaller cuts of fish.

Grilled Shrimp with Key Lime Aioli

A fast and easy grilled shrimp appetizer that mixes savory seafood seasoning with tart and tangy key lime dipping sauce. It’s sure to be a BBQ favorite!

Grilled Shrimp with ChimiChurri Salsa

Perfectly tender grilled shrimp served with a spiced chimichurri salsa. You’re going to want to make this soon for your next barbecue.

Jerk Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

Jerk Pineapple Shrimp Skewers are marinated in a spicy citrus Jamaican jerk marinade and they cook up in 10 minutes! They’re smoky, flavorful and perfect for summer!

Easy 30 Minute Smoked Crab Legs – Bonappeteach

Easy 30 minute smoked crab legs – The easiest smoked crab legs with clarified butter that you can make in under 30 minutes on your grill (or in the oven).

Grilled Lobster – Australian Seafood Feast

Grilled Australian Rock Lobsters or Grilled Lobster Tails are the perfect summer bbq feast. Dressed with a delicious mango salsa topping

Herb Grilled Lobster Tails

When you want to treat your family to a special dinner, make these herb grilled lobster tails a part of the mix. Perfect as the star of dinner or served with a nice steak for

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon: The fish turns out moist and delicious with a smokey flavor from the cedar plank. The herbs and spices in the seasoning rub really kick up the flavor. And this is a great quick way to get dinner on the table.

Grilled Side of Salmon with Pineapple

This grilled side of salmon is cooked with an easy spice rub and topped with grilled pineapple. It’s the perfect way to make fish the main meal at your spring and summer cookouts!

Grilled Swordfish with Pesto

Grilled Swordfish with Basil Pesto: This easy fish recipe features swordfish steaks brushed with basil and olive oil pesto, and grilled to perfection. Perfect for summer cookouts + BBQs!

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa

Grilled mahi mahi is a quick & easy dinner that is delicious and healthy! Take it up a notch by topping it with our fresh, sweet & tangy pineapple salsa.

Grilled Swordfish with Garlic Soy Marinade #WeekdaySupper | Cooking Chat

Grilled Swordfish with Garlic Soy Marinade is a quick and healthy meal for grilling season, perfect for a weekday supper.

Pizza

How to Grill Pizza – easy, step by step no-fail instructions – A Gouda Life

How to Grill Pizza that tastes like wood-fired from your favorite restaurant! Thin, lightly crispy crust topped with all your favorite flavors.

Pizza Grilled

We love to have our pizza grilled! It’s so easy to make pizza on the grill and is perfect for families because everyone can add their favorite toppings.

Vegetables

Recipes for grilled whole and cut vegetables, and vegetarian skewers.

Grilled Vegetable Marinade

Lemon, butter and thyme make a delicious marinade and sauce for grilled vegetables.

Grilled Summer Vegetables with Romesco Sauce

One of my favorite summer side dishes—These grilled summer vegetables with romesco sauce are a summer cookout’s dream! Ready in 20 minutes or less.

Smoked Corn On The Cob {easy summer side dish}

Smoked corn on the cob is the best, easy summer side dish. This recipe is perfect for cooking on your Traeger or pellet grill.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Creamy Avocado Dill Dressing

Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob is very juicy and pairs so well with creamy vegan avocado dill dressing. Easy and impressive recipe for your summer barbecue!

Cowboy Salsa

Cowboy salsa is loaded with great healthy ingredients and makes a tasty dip with tortilla chips, packed in lettuce wraps or served alongside roasted meats and vegetables.

How to BBQ Asparagus – simple & delicious recipe! Fab Food 4 All

How to BBQ Asparagus – coating in garlic oil and threading asparagus onto soaked wooden skewers makes barbecuing a lot less fiddly and totally delicious.

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs aka Veggie Skewers (3 WAYS)

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs aka Veggie Skewers is the easiest way to eat a rainbow of delicious veggies during summer. Perfect for grill parties

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks

These Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks are perfect for indoor or outdoor grilling. It’s an easy recipe that takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Just marinate, grill and enjoy!

Best Ever Grilled Cauliflower Steaks (The Secret: Butter!)

Even the most dedicated carnivore will LOVE these Grilled Caulifower Steaks! Tender, juicy, smoky and finished with melted butter!

Salads

Fresh crunchy salads to accompany the meal.

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado

This grilled corn salad is a perfect summer BBQ side dish. It’s juicy, bursting with summer flavors, and wonderfully colorful.

Leftover Cheeseburger Salad

Have an excess of cooked burgers after hosting your BBQ party? Turn them into family-friendly weeknight dinners like this leftover cheeseburger salad drizzled with homemade hamburger dressing and topped with crumbled chips.

Grilled Mexican Panzanella Salad with Chayote

Grilled Mexican Panzanella Salad with Chayote is a Latin inspired riff on the Tuscan class bread salad. Grilled bread, corn, and chayote are combined with fresh tomatoes and queso fresco, and it all gets tossed with a yummy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette!

Sauces

Tangy, tasty sauces to amp up the flavour.

Indian Green Chutney

A tasty, tangy and spicy Indian green chutney to add even more flavour to your Indian dishes, or spread in wraps and sandwiches.

Chimichurri sauce

This addictive sauce from Argentina makes a wonderful marinade for grilled meats, or a tasty dressing to drizzle over anything from fish to vegetables and salads.

Boom Boom sauce

A smooth and creamy dipping sauce-this Boom Boom sauce is versatile and will never break. Plus, it tastes fabulous than your expectation.

Montreal Steak Spice & Marinade

Montreal Steak Spice – and Montreal Steak Spice Marinade – are not only delicious, they’re quick and easy to make at home. Here’s how!

Desserts

Delicious grilled fruit and s’mores for a perfect ending to the meal.

Easy Grilled Pineapple

This juicy Grilled Pineapple is a light and refreshing summer side dish or dessert. Sweet and savory serving suggestions and flavor pairings.

Grilled Peaches and Cream

Served with a sweet cream sauce and candied walnuts, my Grilled Peaches and Cream recipe is a great way to enjoy a tasty dessert using fresh fruit.

Grilled Plum Dessert with Ginger Honey Yogurt

An easy Grilled Plum Dessert with Ginger Honey Yogurt recipe. This summer dessert recipe is fast and full of light, fresh flavors.

Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

A 3-ingredient Greek yogurt dip which goes so well with fresh fruit. Its rich and creamy with a delicious tangy freshness.

Grilled Apple Crisp from The Schmidty Wife

Smoky undertones & flavorful apple filling make this Grilled Apple Crisp one of a kind! Flavors from butter, bourbon, & cinnamon this apple crisp on the grill is the perfect summer & fall dessert!

S’mores Nachos (Campfire, Grill, Oven)

Toasty marshmallow, sweet, melty chocolate and crunchy graham crackers – enjoy this fun S’mores Nachos recipe that perfect for cooking on the grill or in the oven.