5 Healthy Dinners to Make on the Grill

    It's summertime, so get outside and put your grill to work! It's not all burgers and dogs— you can make healthy dinners, too. Nothing beats that authentic charred flavor, and as a bonus, you can enjoy a cold glass of rosé while you wait to flip the food.
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    Monday: Grilled Shrimp Scampi

    grilled shrimp scampi

    It doesn't get much better than grilled shrimp on a summer night. Get this delish dish on the table in just thirty minutes!

    Recipe: Try our Grilled Shrimp Scampi

    Tuesday: Grilled Cod with Blackberry Sauce

    grilled cod with blackberry sauce

    This meal only takes about 15 minutes to make. Hard to believe, right?! But don't you worry— just because it's quick and easy doesn't mean it skimps on flavor.

    Recipe: Try our Grilled Cod with Blackberry Sauce

    Wednesday: Charred Veggie Flatbread

    charred veggie flatbreads

    This flatbread full of grilled veggies is the refreshing dinner you need this hump day. Simple, quick, and healthy.

    Recipe: Try our Charred Veggie Flatbread

    Thursday: Hoisin & Ginger Steak with Grilled Onions & Sesame Sriracha Corn

    hoisin ginger steak with grilled onions sesame sriracha corn

    Flavor alert! Enjoy the wide range of sweet, sour and spicy flavors all in this one meal.

    Recipe: Try Rach's Hoisin & Ginger Steak with Grilled Onions & Sesame Sriracha Corn

    Friday: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

    grilled chicken caesar salad

    Go grill crazy. Throw just about all the ingredients for this dinner on the grill. It honestly couldn't be easier. Or tastier!

    Recipe: Try our Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

    Shopping List

    For the Grilled Shrimp Scampi

    • EVOO
    • 5 cloves garlic
    • 2 lemons
    • Crushed red pepper
    • Salt
    • 1 zucchini
    • 1 yellow squash
    • 1 1/2 lbs. thawed frozen large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • Butter
    • 1 baguette

    For the Grilled Cod with Blackberry Sauce

    • Vegetable oil
    • 1 1/2 cups blackberries
    • Blackberry jam
    • Sherry vinegar
    • Cayenne
    • 4 cod fillets (7 oz. each)
    • 1 bunch watercress

    For the Charred Veggie Flatbread

    • 1 yellow bell pepper
    • 1 avocado
    • 1 jalapeño chile
    • 1 onion
    • Olive oil
    • 4 naan
    • Mayonnaise
    • 1 tomato
    • Micro cilantro or fresh cilantro sprigs

    For the Hoisin & Ginger Steak with Grilled Onions & Sesame Sriracha Corn

    • 1 1/2-2 lbs. hanger steak or flank steak
    • Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
    • Olive or canola oil
    • 1 in. piece ginger
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • Hoisin sauce
    • 2 limes
    • Honey or agave syrup
    • Tamari
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 red finger or Holland chile
    • 1 jalapeño
    • Fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley leaves
    • 4 ears corn
    • Butter
    • Sriracha
    • Toasted sesame oil
    • 2 scallions
    • Toasted sesame seeds

    For the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

    • 4 anchovy fillets
    • 1 small clove garlic
    • 1 lemon
    • 1 egg
    • Grapeseed oil
    • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • Olive oil
    • 1 large head romaine or 4 romaine hearts
    • 1/2 baguette
    • Shaved parmesan