Featured Recipe: Grilled Summer Delights 🍢🔥

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy delicious meals outdoors with family and friends. This month, we bring you a mouthwatering selection of Grilled Summer Delights that will make your taste buds dance with joy. From succulent skewers to sizzling sides, these recipes are sure to elevate your summer gatherings to a whole new level!

Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 lemons, sliced into rounds

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.

Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread the marinated shrimp and lemon slices onto the skewers.

Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and lightly charred.

Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Ingredients:

Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red onions, etc.)

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cut the vegetables into even slices or chunks.

In a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.

Add the vegetables to the bowl and toss them until well-coated with the marinade.

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Grill the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.

Arrange the grilled vegetables on a platter, garnish with additional basil leaves, and serve as a colorful and healthy side dish.

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup pineapple chunks

1/2 cup teriyaki sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to create the marinade.

Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple chunks onto the skewers alternately.

Grill the kabobs for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.

Serve the flavorful kabobs with steamed rice and a drizzle of extra teriyaki sauce.

Pro Tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading them to prevent burning on the grill.

Enjoy these Grilled Summer Delights that celebrate the flavors of the season and turn your backyard into a culinary paradise. Happy grilling!