Burgers to Kabobs: 12 Essential Grilling Recipes

By Jenn Segal

From juicy burgers to perfectly cooked cedar plank salmon, these 12 grilling recipes are a must-try for the season. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply enjoying dinner al fresco, these dishes will help you make the most of your grill.

Steakhouse Burgers

The secret to making great steakhouse burgers at home is to use readily available 85% lean ground beef, a panade, and lots of seasoning.
The Best Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken breasts often come out dry and bland. Not these! A few techniques ensure tender, flavorful grilled chicken every time.
Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers

These chicken skewers marinated in honey, lime juice and Sriracha are every bit as good as they look — and if you haven’t tried Sriracha, this is the perfect recipe to taste just how delicious it is.
Turkey Burgers

These aren’t your typical dry and tasteless turkey burgers. I’ve added Italian turkey sausage, a trick often used with meatballs, which amps up the flavor and makes them juicy.
Grilled Pesto Shrimp

Whether you serve this for dinner or as an appetizer, the shrimp disappear in a flash. Trust me, no matter how much you think you’ll need, make extra!
Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce

Classic Buffalo wings are fried but I love the flavor and ease of cooking them on the grill. They are truly no fuss, no muss and finger lickin’ good!
Cedar Planked Salmon with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs

Cedar planked salmon is a mainstay on restaurant menus, yet it’s so easy (not to mention less expensive!) to make at home.
Chicken Fajitas

These fajitas are perfect for getting the whole family sharing everything at the table or for a casual dinner party.
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These shrimp tacos are perfect for a party. You can prepare most of the recipe ahead of time, then just fire up the grill and lay out all of the components for everyone help themselves.
Grilled BBQ Chicken

This easy BBQ chicken is absolutely loaded with smoky barbecue flavor.
Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These grilled chicken kabobs marinated in a yogurt, lemon, garlic, and spices are a huge crowdpleaser.
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad

Grilled salmon with a tangy and refreshing cucumber salad over top makes a light and easy weeknight dinner.