This Father’s Day, I wanted to impress my dad with some mouthwatering grilled dishes. Here are five recipes that are guaranteed to make him feel special and appreciated!
Grilled Honey Garlic Shrimp
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Servings
Serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 200 | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fiber: 0g
Grilled BBQ Ribs
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 2 racks of baby back ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to low heat.
- In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture onto the ribs.
- Place ribs on the grill and cook for about 1.5 hours, covered, turning occasionally.
- Brush BBQ sauce on ribs in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Servings
Serves 6.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 350 | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fiber: 0g
Grilled Veggie Skewers
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- In a bowl, toss the veggies with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Thread veggies onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until veggies are tender.
Servings
Serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 120 | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fiber: 3g
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with green onions before serving.
Servings
Serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 250 | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fiber: 0g
Grilled Peach Sundaes
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Sprinkle peach halves with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Grill peaches cut-side down for 3-4 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Serve warm over vanilla ice cream and garnish with mint leaves.
Servings
Serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 180 | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Carbohydrates: 30g | Fiber: 1g
Final Thoughts
I can’t wait to fire up the grill and treat my dad to these delicious recipes. Whether he’s a meat lover or has a sweet tooth, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Happy grilling!