15 of the Quickest Barbecue Recipes Ever
Posted by Amber Dowling on July 11, 2017, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/...!tirado-de-mahi-mahi
It's no secret that summer is the perfect time to break out the barbecue and get your grill on. But unless you plan for it, plenty of barbecue recipes call for hours of marinating or whole afternoons of smoking.
That's all fine and delicious, but what about those evenings when you just want a quick and easy meal? We've got your back.
Here are some of our favourite BBQ dishes, grilled to perfection and ready in a matter of minutes.
If you’re looking for a lighter dinner option, this dish is bright and flavourful – perfectly suited for the hot and heavy days of summer. Mahi Mahi is topped with a sweet and savoury concoction of avocados, mango, honey and jalapeños, giving all your taste buds something to enjoy.
This chicken recipe involves lightly grilling the poultry with some salt and pepper before completely basting it in a homemade barbecue sauce that’s to die for. The best part is that the sauce itself takes mere minutes to whip up, but can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Cornish hens may look pretty fancy, but they’re actually a breeze to cook up —especially on the barbecue. These birds are grilled to perfection thanks to a fresh blueberry sauce that’s pretty much summer in a jar.
How often do we think about tossing fresh, juicy tomatoes on the ‘cue? Not often enough, we say. These cheese-stuffed pockets of heaven aren’t just a perfect, pretty side dish; they’ll impress the heck out of your friends and family too.
If you're already powering up the barbecue, why not pull double duty and grill up an array of bright and summery vegetables to kick your meal up a notch? Just a little olive oil gets you that perfect charred flavour, elevating vegetables like mushrooms, asparagus and zucchini to that next level of delicious.
This sweet-and-savoury flavour combo is sure to brighten up any day. Whip up this simple barbecue sauce in under 15 minutes, skewer some chicken and pineapple chunks and watch summer come to life on your barbecue.
Moist salmon with a crispy crust is grilled to perfection in a matter of minutes with this simple dish that combines fresh dill, horseradish and a splash of vodka for a truly celebratory lunch or dinner. Add a side salad and you've got a nice, light summer meal.
Meatless Mondays will never be the same after grilling this tofu that’s slightly French-ified thanks to the addition of herbes de Provence. The tofu itself grills up fairly quickly, while the avocado cream whips up with the push of a (blender) button.
OK, this succulent lamb does require 20 minutes of marinating in a simple mixture of oil and spices, but since that's how long it takes for the meat to come to room temperature so it's ready to grill, it's no added time in our books. Add in an easy-to-whip-up vinaigrette and this may be a new weekly summer favourite.
Nothing beats a simple, grilled steak. Unless you top it with a gorgeous pesto butter sauce, that is. This version is the perfect melody of savoury and sweet thanks to the addition of maple syrup, giving this dish a truly Canadian touch.
If you're craving a grilled sausage but want to gussy it up a little, these deconstructed skewers do the trick. Italian sausage, cubed bread and cherry tomatoes are basted with a balsamic-Parmesan sauce that's a brilliant bomb of Italian flavours.
Scallops are one of the quickest proteins to cook on the grill, and when paired with lemons on these skewers, they’re bright and refreshing. Pair these with a salad for a nice and light summer meal, or whip them up as a quick appetizer the next time you have guests over.
Versatile chicken is the perfect summer meat to grill, especially when paired with unconventional ingredients like grapes, apricots and chiles. The result is a refreshing and surprising salad that may be a new weeknight go-to.
If you're craving strong and bold flavours, this elevated sausage dish is sure to impress. Spices, onions and beer punch up these bratwursts, while the cabbage slaw adds a nice and unexpected texture.
Butter lettuce is the perfect vehicle for these light and summery wraps. Grill up the chicken in this sticky (not to mention addictive) barbecue sauce for a super quick and tasty weeknight meal that will leave you salivating for more.