Outdoor Grilling Recipes

Published Jun 06, 2008 8:00 AM

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Michael Turek

Fire up the charcoal. SAVEUR magazine brings you 18 recipes for outdoor grilling, including shrimp, chicken, and lamb skewers, beef fajitas, grilled artichokes, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and more.

Grilled Chicken with Moroccan Spices

Rubbing the chicken with an aromatic paste before grilling adds a wonderful flavor to this dish.

Grilled Eggplant with Basil Vinaigrette

Sliced, grilled vegetables served in a simple marinade or vinaigrette are a fixture at many Tuscan meals.

Lamb Burgers with Mint Sauce

During a visit to the Iowa State Fair we sampled this juicy burger—the Iowa Sheep Industry Association’s alternative to the classic hamburger.

Chicken Skewers (Kotopoulo Souvlaki)

Souvláki (the name comes from soúvla, the Greek word for skewer) is a favorite dish served during Greek feasts and family gatherings. Lamb can also be substituted if you like. See the recipe for Chicken Skewers »

Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops

These lamb shoulder chops tenderize in a yogurt marinade flavored with cumin and cardamom before grilling.

Grilled Ginger-Marinated Flank Steak

Honey adds a contrasting sweetness to charred tender beef suffused with ginger, lime, and garlic. The steak can be cooked on either a cast-iron skillet or a small grill.

Grilled Rib Eye with Sweet-Hot Pepper Sauce

This dry-aged rib eye is made extra luxurious by basting it in rendered beef fat. Get the recipe for Grilled Rib Eye with Sweet-Hot Pepper Sauce »

Giant Fennel-Chile-Rubbed Steak

This T-bone steak is grilled with a simple rub of ground fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and red chile flakes. Get the recipe for Giant Fennel-Chile-Rubbed Steak »

Grilled Whole Fish with Tamarind

This recipe, for a whole fish basted in a tart tamarind sauce, calls for a grilling basket, which allows you to turn the fish without damaging. See the recipe for Grilled Whole Fish with Tamarind »

Grilled Corn with Pesto

Grilled Corn with Pesto

Clam Risotto with Grilled Shrimp

Clam Risotto with Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Polenta

Polenta is a popular dish in Venice and is often served grilled as a side, though you can also eat it without grilling it if you like. Get the recipe for Grilled Polenta »

White Cheddar Grits with Grilled Ramps

Ramps, a wild leek found in upland Southern cooking, lend a light onion flavor and a bright dash of green to creamy white cheddar grits.
A bright salsa made from ripe mangoes, cilantro, red onion, and lime is the perfect foil for thick swordfish steaks.

Garlic and Herb Sausage

“Lovage has a mysterious quality,” says chef Russell Moore (Camino; Oakland, California) of the underused herb, which “tastes like celery mixed with Middle Eastern spices.” It’s an unusual, delectable addition to this classic sausage mix.

Gai Yahng (Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Sauce)

This smoky, sweet-spicy grilled chicken comes together in just 30 minutes. Marinate overnight for best results.

Grilled Octopus with Green Lentils and Romesco

The trick to getting tender, flavorful octopus is boiling it first, then marinating and grilling it. The fluffy texture of grilled octopus pairs well with green lentils. Get the recipe for Grilled Octopus with Green Lentils and Romesco »

The “Grill Everything but the Burger” Brisket Burger

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