10 Quick and Easy Barbecue Recipes

1. Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp make great appetizers while you work on the main meal.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Main Dish, Appetizer;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:5 min;
• Cook time:20 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 125;

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ c. olive oil
• ¼ c. lemon juice
• ¼ c. parsley, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

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Mix the oil, lemon juice, parsley and garlic in a bowl. Add the shrimp and mix well. Refrigerate for half an hour. Preheat the grill to high. Drain the shrimp and skewer them. Brush oil on the grill and cook the shrimp for two minutes on each side.

2. Honey Soy Pork Chops

Delicious pork chops require a touch of sweetness.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Main Dish;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:20 min;
• Cook time:35 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 354;

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• ½ c. honey
• ¼ c. soy sauce
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. oil
• Salt

Stir together the honey, pepper and soy sauce in a bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons. Marinate the pork chops for 1 hour in the mixture. Preheat the grill to high and brush the grate with oil. Drain the chops and brush with oil. Grill the pork chops for ten minutes on each side or until the meat is done. Brush with the remaining glaze before serving.

3. Honey Mustard Steaks

Tangy steaks pair well with roasted potatoes and corn.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Main Dish;
• Serves: 2;
• Prep Time:10 min;
• Cook time:35 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 360;

Ingredients:

• 4 8-oz steaks
• 1/3 c. Dijon mustard
• ¼ c. honey
• 1 tsp. steak sauce

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Mix the mustard, honey and steak sauce in a bowl. Coat the steak completely and place on the oiled grill for 20-30 minutes. Turn halfway through the cooking time.

4. Garlic Butter Sirloin

Creamy garlic butter really makes this dish.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Main Dish;
• Serves: 2;
• Prep Time:15 min;
• Cook time:15 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 451;

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs. sirloin steaks
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ c. butter

Melt the butter and add the garlic. Preheat the grill to medium high and cook seasoned steak for five minutes per side or until done to your taste. Spread garlic butter over the meat before serving.

5. Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grill some corn as a side dish for your burgers.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Side Dish;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:15 min;
• Cook time:30 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 85;

Ingredients:

• 6 ears of corn
• 6 tbsp. butter
• Salt

Open the corn and pull off the silk. Sprinkle with salt and place a pat of butter in each ear. Fold the husks back up and wrap in aluminum foil. Grill corn over medium high heat for 30 minutes, turning frequently.

6. Ham and Pineapple Skewers

These simple skewers are a hit with kids and adults alike.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Main Dish;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:10 min;
• Cook time:20 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 342;

Ingredients:

• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
• ¾ lb. cooked ham, cubed
• Oil

Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grate. Skewer the ham and pineapple, alternating ingredients and drizzle with oil. Grill the kabobs for eight minutes, turning constantly.

7. Chimichurri Chicken

The Latin American flavors of chimichurri make this dish a delightful addition to any party.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Main Dish;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:60 min;
• Cook time:20 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 392;

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless chicken breasts, halved
• 1 c. chimichurri sauce

Marinate the chicken in the chimichurri for one hour. Preheat the grill to medium high heat and cook the chicken for 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

8. Ginger Garlic Chicken

Grill up a little Asian flavor.

• Cuisine: Asian;
• Category: Main Dish;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:15 min;
• Cook time:20 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 422;

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless chicken breasts, halved
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp. ginger
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ¼ c. lime juice

Pound the chicken to half an inch thickness and toss with the remaining ingredients. Marinate for 15 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium high heat and cook the chicken for 10 minutes per side or until cooked through.

9. Grilled Potatoes

Herbed potato slices go very well with any other grilled dish.

• Cuisine: American;
• Category: Side Dish;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:5 min;
• Cook time:15 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 239;

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs large potatoes
• ¼ c. fresh herbs, parsley, chives, oregano, etc.
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 c. olive oil

Preheat your gill to medium high. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into half inch thick slices. Boil these for 10 minutes and drain. Mix the herbs, oil and garlic, along with salt to taste. Toss the potato slices in the herb butter and grill for five minutes, turning as needed.

10. Grilled Peaches

Get dessert on the grill, too.

• Cuisine: Asian;
• Category: Desserts;
• Serves: 2-4;
• Prep Time:10 min;
• Cook time:15 min;
• Nutrition Per Serving: 94;

Ingredients:

• 4 peaches, slice in four slices each
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• ¼ c. brown sugar

Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Toss the peaches in the sugar and vanilla extract and place skin side down on the grill. Cook the peaches for three minutes on each side. Serve with ice cream or cream.

Don’t let your grill go unused this summer. These recipes are easy enough that anyone can make them, even without much grilling experience.