57 Grilling Recipes

A platter of quartered roasted potatoes on the grill, seasoned with pepper and rosemary.

Roasted Potatoes on the Grill1/57

Now you can indulge your craving for roast potatoes when it's sweltering outside without heating up the entire kitchen. You're welcome.

A plate of seared scallops with grilled sweet corn salad, sliced red onion, and watercress.

Scallops with Grilled Sweet Corn Salad2/57

Sweet sea scallops jumbled with even sweeter summer corn piled atop peppery greens. Simple. Virtuous. And satiating in a way most salads aspire to be but, sadly, are not.

A sliced steak chimichurri with a gravy boat filled with chimichurri on the side.

Steak Chimichurri3/57

Chimichurri-induced happiness can be yours with this foolproof, fuss-free, Argentine-approved answer to what's for dinner.

Three ears of grilled Mexican-style street corn slathered with lime mayo and sprinkled with cilantro, cheese, hot sauce

Mexican-Style Street Corn4/57

Does it get any better (or more like you're vacationing south of the border) than grilled corn slathered with lime mayo, cheese, cilantro, and hot sauce? Nah.

A grilled cowboy steak with coffee rub on a wooden cutting board.

Cowboy Steak with Coffee Rub5/57

Imagine how guests will size up your grilling prowess after you slap this baby on the table.

Three whole smoked chickens on a round grill.

Smoked Chicken6/57

Crisp skin. Succulent meat. A pervasive smokiness. And a pronounced yet balanced spice rub. All with very little fuss.

Half of a whole salmon on a cedar plank over glowing coals.

Cedar Plank–Grilled Salmon7/57

Imagine, if you can, a technique that imbues salmon with a touch of smoke and ensures your pricey catch doesn't stick to the grate. You're welcome.

Grilled Lamb Chops8/57

After grilling up these lovely little lamb lollies, we finally understand why so many folks use "lamb chop" as a term of endearment.

Three grilled artichoke halves, some lemon wedges, and dip on a wooden peel

Grilled Artichokes9/57

Simple and stunning. That's what we expect outta any side that we pull off the grill. These artichokes deliver all that—and then some.

A wooden cutting board with a carved grilled Greek chicken and a knife resting beside it.

Grilled Greek Chicken10/57

Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon lend this chicken its effusive Greek accent. A foolproof grilling technique makes it irresistible in any language.

An Asian grilled flank steak, with several medium rare sliced cut from it, the outside crisscrossed with grill marks--on a plate

Asian Grilled Flank Steak11/57

A cinch to make, this steak requires just a quick dunk in a marinade made from ingredients you already have on hand. Then it's slapped on the grill. Dinner, anyone?

The makings of beef fajitas on a wooden board - tortillas, steak, guacamole, salsa.

Beef Fajitas12/57

Steak marinated in beer and spices, grilled to juicy magnificence, and piled atop lightly charred tortillas. Beats plain old ground beef tacos, eh?

A lamb burger on half a bun topped with grilled Spanish onions.

Lamb Burger ~ Bifteki Arniou13/57

Definitely a nonconformist, this beauty of a burger melds lamb, pork, grilled onion, mustard, parsley, dill, fennel, cumin, lemon, and scallion. We dare you.

Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs14/57

The secret to these knee-wobblingly tender little lovelies? Roast 'em low and slow and then toss 'em on the grill for just a short spell. Which means you don't have to constantly tend a smoker from dawn to dusk.

A large platter with grilled mango, chicken, scallions, tortillas, and lime, for grilled chicken tacos.

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango15/57

Yep. Grilled chicken tacos with mango. Perhaps you were expecting a humdrum weeknight dinner? Prepare to be astounded.

Four spice-rubbed grilled pork chops on a baking sheet with a pair of metal tongs

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops16/57

If you're looking for an upgrade this grilling season, here it is. Pork chops rubbed with an unexpected mix of spices and then grilled to juicy perfection. And no time-consuming marinade.

Chops from a spice-glazed grilled pork loin on a cutting board with a glass of stout.

Grilled Pork Loin17/57

No more helplessly watching as the chops you toss on the grill toughen into leathery dryness. This flawless technique cooks the pork loin whole and slices it AFTER grilling.

Pieces of perfectly grilled fish made with the technique explained in 'how to grill fish', on a rimmed baking sheet with a metal spatula.

How To Grill Fish18/57

Scared of fish? We understand. And actually, it's not the fish that scares most folks, it's not knowing how to cook said fish. Banish fears with these foolproof fixes.

Pieces of grilled chicken with balsamic vinaigrette cooking on a grill, being turned with a pair of tongs.

Grilled Rosemary-Garlic Chicken19/57

Folks are calling this grilled chicken thighs with arugula salad "wonderful" and "perfectly balanced" and "restaurant quality." Sorta enticing, yes?

Two pieces of Korean style steak on a cutting board with a knife.

Korean Style Steak20/57

This ginger-spiked, Korean-style marinade comes together from pantry staples and takes just minutes to work its considerable magic before you toss the steak on the grill.

A pile of grilled half-moon slices of butternut squash

Grilled Butternut Squash21/57

A legitimately unexpected and badass approach to winter squash that we promise will surprise and satiate.

6 grilled chicken skewers piled on a wooden cutting board and sprinkled with slices of red onion and cilantro.

Grilled Chicken Skewers22/57

Magnificently easy to marinate. Quick to toss on the grill. And distinctly Thai thanks to the lilt of coconut milk, fish sauce, cilantro, and curry.

A white enamel platter topped with charred purple and orange grilled carrots.

Grilled Carrots23/57

A backyard grilling game-changer that's gonna seriously revolutionize your weeknight side dish struggles.

Several bacon-wrapped chicken wings on a grill grate with flame below.

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings24/57

Sorta makes you wonder how you got this far in life without thinking to try this, eh?

A rimmed sheet pan holding two racks of ribs with spicy bourbon barbecue sauce and a brush on the side.

Ribs with Spicy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce25/57

How to make head-turning, crowd-pleasing ribs? Simple. Smoke 'em low and slow according to this straightforward and boozy recipe.

A white oval serving platter topped with three skewers of chicken yakitori with honey sauce.

Chicken Yakitori with Honey Sauce26/57

Japanese grilling at its sweetest--and simplest, with just a quick turn over the coals and a happy little sauce of soy, sake, honey, and ginger for dipping and drizzling.

A hand holding a grilled fish taco topped with cilantro that is wrapped in a paper napkin.

Grilled Fish Tacos27/57

You've had grilled fish tacos. But have you had tipsy fish tacos suffused with tequila? That's what we thought.

Six coffee-crusted grilled pork chops on a speckled platter.

Coffee Crusted Grilled Pork Chops28/57

"Wow!" "Off-the-charts good!" "Divine." "Amazingly juicy and tender." "A definite keeper." That's what we're hearing about these subtly and beguilingly spiced chops.

A few pieces of grilled kale stacked on a white plate.

Grilled Kale29/57

Summer's answer to the kale chip. Chewy, nutty, smoky, healthy, and unfathomly impossible to resist.

Cutting board with grilled skirt steak tacos, sliced jalepenos, tortillas, lime wedges, pickled onions, cilantro

Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos30/57

Slightly spicy with a hint of sweet. Not to mention oh so satisfying. And did we mention fast and easy?

Whole roast chicken with browned lemon slices on the skin all on a cutting board

Whole Grilled Chicken31/57

Just thought we ought to issue the disclaimer that this whole grilled chicken recipe will ruin roast chicken for you. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Two whole grilled trout on a grate over an ope fire with a dish of mushrooms and two grilled lemon halves on the side.

Grilled Trout32/57

Nothing is more romantic than cooking grilled trout in the open air. Well, maybe that's a stretch. Still, it's a damn good recipe.

A sliced grilled flank steak with a bowl of seasoning mix and a knife on the side.

Grilled Flank Steak with Chile Rub33/57

If you can master this über basic recipe, you can grill a steak waaaaay better than any of your friends. Promise.

A stack of grilled beer braised bratwurst covered in sauerkraut.

Grilled Beer Braised Bratwurst34/57

We can almost see the smoke from these brats on the grill shape-shifting into a come-hither motion like in those old-time cartoons.

A sliced grilled steak with coffee spice rub and a carving knife lying beside it

Grilled Steak with Coffee Spice Rub35/57

Who knew so few ingredients could conjure such big taste? Witness this robust grilled steak with its pantry-friendly spice rub.

Two grilled lamb chops with cilantro-mint sauce on a white plate with a fork and a sprig of cilantro to garnish.

Lamb Chops with Cilantro and Mint Sauce36/57

These lamb chops have a nifty marinade that doubles as a finishing sauce. It's your newest trick at putting dinner on the table pronto.

A grilled pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms on a wooden pizza peel.

Grilled Pizza with Pepperoni and Mushrooms37/57

Pizza, pizza. Here it's topped with mushrooms, pepperoni, and fresh mozzarella cheese then tossed on the grill—yes, the grill— until crisp.

Smoked Porterhouse Steak38/57

A porterhouse of Flintstone-ian proportions can be awesome to behold, tricky to cook. Your Fred or Barney may never admit he needs a little advice, but here it is anyways.

A cast-iron griddle filled with cooked broccolini and a bowl of red paste on the side.

Grilled Broccoli or Broccolini39/57

Don't care for broccoli? Just toss it on the grill. It'll take on a beguilingly earthy, smoky quality that's actually quite hard to resist.

Bowl of grilled littleneck clams with soy sauce, cilantro leaves, and chopsticks

Grilled Littleneck Clams with Soy Sauce40/57

Well, why not grill clams? It's a tradition, in tandem with a splash of sake and soy, that's endured in Japan for centuries. One taste and you'll understand why.

A deeply browned grilled rack on lamb sitting on a black surface

Grilled Rack of Lamb41/57

Intoxicating. Easy. Perfect. Gratifying. That's what folks are saying about this unexpected but uncommonly good grilling recipe that'll elevate any meal to magnificent.

A grilled vegetable and goat cheese sandwich, made with grilled onion, eggplant, and squash on a cutting board being drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwiches42/57

The quintessential summer sandwich, this stack is stuffed with grilled eggplant, bell peppers, red onions, and zucchini. Open wide.

A grilled Thai beef salad with lettuce, thinly sliced beef, shallots, and cilantro, on a green plate.

Grilled Thai Beef Salad43/57

Spicy. Sweet. Tangy. Irresistible. Just what we want in something that's hot off the grill and destined for dinner. Not to mention an easy way to get your greens down.

Two beer can chickens sitting on cans of beer in aluminum tray, a tray of smolder wood chips nearby

Beer Can Chicken44/57

A whole hen plunked unceremoniously on a can and cooked on the grill or in the oven. A tailgating classic that's simple and perfect—even when you're not tailgating.

A black platter with several grilled chicken tacos with fruit salsa, a few cherry tomatoes, and a wooden board with cut chicken, halved plums, and queso fresco.

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Fruit Salsa45/57

When you face the inevitable glut of ripe stone fruits you couldn't resist at the market, you're going to want these grilled chicken tacos with fruit salsa at the top of your list.

A white plate filled with sliced grilled porcini mushrooms with mint and garlic, garnished with a sprig of thyme.

Grilled Porcini Mushrooms with Mint and Garlic46/57

Boletus edulis—that's the fancy-pants name for porcini—is hardly a come-hither sort of name, but with such a rich, earthy, unmistakable taste, who cares?

Skewers of thinly sliced Thai-style grilled pork skewers on a metal tray in a street food vendor's cart

Thai-Style Grilled Pork Skewers ~ Moo Yang47/57

We can certainly understand why street food catapulted into trendiness. Assuming, that is, it all tastes as soulful as these skewers that are hawked on seemingly every street in Thailand.

A sliced jerk chicken breast on a round cutting board, with a man's hand holding a cleaver above it

Jerk Chicken48/57

Authentic grilled jerk chicken from Helen Willinsky that's pretty much exactly like what you'd experience in the Caribbean.

A cook demonstrating how to grill asparagus with several rafts of asparagus spears connected with wooden skewers.

How to Grill Asparagus49/57

Never again curse as your pricey spears of asparagus fall between the grill rack into oblivion. All you need is this simple trick.

Two skewers of grilled shrimp with piri-piri sauce in a dish on the side.

Grilled Shrimp with Piri-Piri Sauce50/57

A simple hot pepper sauce made from piri-piri peppers brings big flavor to shrimp in mere minutes. Those Portuguese know what they're doing.

A wooden cutting board topped with sliced loin of grilled venison with horseradish cream sauce on the side.

Grilled Venison with Horseradish Cream Sauce51/57

We've something of a crush on author Jesse Griffiths and it has (almost) everything to do with his way with venison.

A platter of shish taouk or Middle Eastern grilled chicken and thighs slathered with a pomegranate-tamarind sauce

Shish Taouk ~ Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken52/57

Spectacularly exotic yet still surprisingly familiar. That's what folks are saying about this shish taouk or middle Eastern grilled chicken with sumac and a tart pomegranate-tamarind sauce.

Four grilled vegetable skewers with harissa-marinated halloumi.

Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Harissa-Marinated Halloumi53/57

Intrigued? You should be. A couple of the niftiest cooking tricks we know are at play in these ridiculously easy grilled vegetable skewers with chile-doused oozy melty cheese.

A grey plate topped with steak and quinoa salad with shaved carrots and mustard vinaigrette.

Steak and Quinoa Salad54/57

An exceptionally easy, ridiculously satisfying, and even righteously healthy use for that leftover steak in the fridge. (And yes, there is such a thing as leftover steak...)

Grilled eggplant Parmesan made with stacks of eggplant slices topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan55/57

This eggplant Parmesan isn't exactly traditional, and we consider that a darn good thing. We defy you to try it and not like it.

A large bowl filled with grilled panzanella, with cherry tomatoes, torn bread, and basil leaves.

Grilled Panzanella Salad56/57

This brashly untraditional panzanella grills the bread so you can dispense with waiting for stale bread. Still frugal. Still stunning. Still more than the sum of its parts.

Grilled Pork Skewers with Peaches57/57

We just can't get enough of this peachy, simple, skewer-y, summer salad of sorts that comes together in far less than an hour. Prep, grill, toss. You're done.