20 Easy Grilling Recipes & Ideas for Summer

Summer grilling recipes – You’ve got work to do before summer ends! If you’re looking for new BBQ and grilling recipes ideas, here is a selection of delicious things to put on your grill. These “must-serve” grilling recipes & ideas for summer will have everybody asking for seconds at your next backyard bash. Enjoy!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Mar 10, 2026

1. Grilled Chicken with Chili Lime Sauce

This is the perfect Grilled chicken recipe for your Summer cookouts.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan

This grilled corn recipe is perfect as a side for your barbecue parties, or as salad for a quick lunch on the go!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Grilled Chicken with Garlic Brown Sugar Sauce

Juicy tender and so delicious Grilled Chicken Recipe with Brown Sugar Garlic sauce- These chicken skewers are the perfect reason to pull out the grill!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs

These grilled cauliflower kabobs are crunchy-sweet twist on a take-out favorite!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Grilled Steak Kabobs

So juicy and delicious grilled steak Kabobs - Your BBQ parties just won’t be the same without them!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Lemon Grilled  Shrimp with Honey Garlic Glaze

These easy grilled lemon shrimp skewers can be on your table in just 20 minutes. Incredibly flavorful!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Grilled Salmon Recipe

This grilled salmon recipe is coated in a flavorful marinade - A perfect healthy grilling salmon recipe that’s done in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Grilled Chili Lime Butter Corn on the Cob

This Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe is recipe a flavor-packed side dish for your backyard BBQ — So easy and flavorful!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Grilled Zucchini with BBQ Sauce

Grilled Zucchini with the best BBQ Sauce is a quick and simple Grilled Zucchini recipe guaranteed to impress! Backyard barbecue, with a vegetarian twist!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken

This grilled chicken breast recipe is perfect for your summer salads, wraps, taco bowls and more!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Grilled Asparagus & Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

A gourmet Grilled steak dinner with bold Southwestern flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Grilled Watermelon with Honey Balsamic Glaze

Thick and juicy grilled watermelon, with a smoky flavor – Summer grilling to a whole new level!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

A simple grilled chicken recipe that is ideal for dinner or even meal prep!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders

Tender and incredibly juicy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders are easy to cook and deliciously succulent! The ultimate grilling recipe for your summer gatherings.
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15. Grilled Steak With Parsley Sauce

Tender and juicy Grilled Steak is such a simple meal that is full of tender Parsley herb melt in your mouth steak. This is the best steak that I have ever had!!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto and Feta

A perfect summertime appetizer with only 3 ingredients.
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17. Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Melting Parsley Butter

Reward yourself with this juicy, flavorful grilled ribeye steak for a weeknight indulgence.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

This cilantro lime grilled chicken is quick dish packs a lot of flavor in an easy-to-make dinner for a busy evening.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Strawberries

These grilled skewers are so easy to make and loaded with flavor - they'll be the hit at your next backyard BBQ.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Grilled Peaches Recipe

These Grilled Peaches are perfect for summertime! The perfect healthy dessert.
Cooking time: 4 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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