Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it can also be a time for healthy eating. If you’re looking to lighten up your summer menu, we’ve got you covered with 10 delicious weight loss grill recipes! These recipes are all low-calorie and full of flavor. They’re perfect for a cookout with friends or a weekend barbecue.
Grilled Chicken With Lemon And Herbs
A healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for summer.
This grilled chicken recipe is easy to make and is full of flavor. The lemon and herb marinade gives the chicken light and refreshing taste, perfect for summer.
Ingredients:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Lemon juice
Olive oil
herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or basil)
Garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, dried herbs, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over top.
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, about six minutes per side.
Serve it hot with your favorite sauce.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Chilli Sauce
Grilled shrimp skewers are a healthy and delicious way to cook shrimp. The chili sauce adds a bit of heat and flavor to the shrimp skewers, making them irresistible!
Ingredients:
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon of cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup chili sauce
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the chili powder mixture. Thread shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before using). Grill for about three minutes per side, or until shrimp are cooked. Serve with chili sauce for dipping.
Enjoy these delicious grilled shrimp skewers this summer! They’re perfect for a healthy and tasty meal.
Grilled Salmon With Honey Glaze
Ingredients:
One pound of salmon fillets
Half a cup of honey
One teaspoon of garlic powder
One teaspoon of onion powder
One teaspoon of paprika
One-quarter teaspoon of black pepper
One tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Set aside.
Brush salmon fillets with olive oil. Cook for six to eight minutes on each side, or until the flesh is cooked through.
Brush the honey glaze on the salmon fillets and grill for an additional minute, until glazed.
Serving suggestion: Serve grilled salmon with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli.
Vegetarian Portobello Burgers
Ingredients:
Four large portobello mushroom stems removed
One cup of cooked quinoa
One large egg, beaten
One tablespoon of olive oil
One teaspoon of garlic powder
One teaspoon of dried oregano
One teaspoon of sea salt
One cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
One large tomato, diced
Four whole wheat burger buns, toasted
Instructions:
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, egg, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
Using a spoon or your hands, divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape them into patties.
Place the portobello caps on the grill, stem side down.
Place on a grill for five minutes, until they begin to soften.
Turn them over and grill for another five minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Remove from the grill and top each cap with mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, and a bun.
Serve immediately.
Grilling is one of the healthiest and most delicious ways to cook food during the summer. These vegetarian portobello burgers are a perfect example of how tasty and satisfying a veggie burger can be. The quinoa and egg mixture forms a moist, protein-packed patty that is perfectly charred on the grill. The portobello mushroom caps make a delicious and meaty base for the burger and are topped with melted mozzarella cheese and juicy diced tomatoes. Topped with a whole wheat bun, these burgers are a healthy and satisfying summer meal.
Grilled Corn On The Cob
A delicious and healthy side dish that goes great with any grilled meal. Simply remove the husks and silks, brush the corn with olive oil, and grill for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Grilled Asparagus
A great low-carbohydrate side dish to serve with your grilled protein.
To make, simply trim the tough ends from the asparagus spears, then toss them with olive oil and salt. Place the spears on skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using), and grill over medium heat for six to eight minutes, turning once until they are crisp-tender.
If you’re looking for a light and refreshing dessert to round out your meal, grilled fruit is the perfect option. Try grilling sliced pineapple, peaches, or nectarines; just brush them with a little olive oil and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon before grilling. They’ll be sweet, juicy, and delicious.
Grilled Chicken With Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
One chicken breast, skinless and boneless
Half a mango, diced
One tablespoon of red onion, diced
One tablespoon of cilantro, chopped
Juice half a lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine the mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breast for about six minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Serve with mango salsa on the side.
Grilled Salmon With Lemon Herbs
Ingredients:
One pound of skinless salmon filet, trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice from half a lemon
Dried parsley flakes
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Place salmon filet on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to fold over the top. Pour lemon mixture over fish, making sure to coat all sides.
Fold foil over the top of the fish so that it is completely sealed. Grill for about 12-15 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.
Served with some grilled veggies of your choice on the side.
Grilled Lamb Chops
A healthy and delicious summer meal.
Ingredients:
Lamb chops
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Rosemary leaves
Directions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary leaves.
Rub the mixture over the lamb chops. Grill for about six minutes per side, or until the desired doneness is reached.
BBQ Salmon Skewers
Are a must-try this summer! Not only are they healthy and delicious, but they’re also really easy to make. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
Salmon fillets, cut into small pieces
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Thread the salmon onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using).
Grill the salmon skewers for about 12 minutes, flipping once, or until cooked through.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
With these recipes, you can enjoy all of your favorite summer foods without worrying about packing on the pounds. Set the table and get ready for a great time with family and friends.
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