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