Happy June, seafood!
It may not be a holiday, but the first grilling day of the season is always cause for celebration! Is it even really summer until there’s seafood on the grill?
Whether you’re planning a Father’s Day BBQ or just looking for a delicious dish with the perfect Arctic char, check out this month’s meal plan, AKA Summer Seafood Grilling Guide. From salmon to shellfish, we have a boat full of ideas to fire up your grill… for lunch, dinner and even breakfast!!
Let’s start with the breakfast club. Our seafood breakfast recipes will inspire you to get up and go. First up: a revelation of a shrimp and grits dish. Pro Tip: Cook in the shell to enhance the flavor. Next, a gorgeous grilled salmon with avocado toast, an omega-3 rich treat that’s as satisfying as it is pleasing to the eyes. And how about a breakfast trout recipe for the stove? it’s wonderful on its own, or you can serve it with eggs and hash browns.
At lunchtime, we love casual grill recipes that allow family and guests to customize their own meals. Everyone is sure to enjoy options like shrimp and fish tacos, cedar-planked salmon gyros, and cobia sliders. Just set up a buildable station near the grill so you can dine al fresco !
And when it comes to dining, dishes with bold flavors take center stage. The lemon shrimp skewers and lobster tails with garlic butter will delight shellfish lovers. Fish lovers will love the mahi mahi with homemade aioli and the fresh sardines with rosemary.
All of these recipes are nutrient-dense, quick and easy to prepare, and easy to clean. With such an effort-reward ratio, grilling is a carefree way to get our recommended 2-3 servings of seafood per week this summer. Let’s grill!
Breakfast
Grilled Fish and Avocado Tacos
What’s lean and green, with lots of crunch? White fish tacos, of course! Packed with avocado, broccoli slaw and a peppy yogurt cream, this healthy grilled treat is both lunch-time and very enjoyable.
Cobia Grilled Seafood Sliders
Move over, burgers: these adorable burgers are sure to be the star of your next barbecue! Cobia has a rich flavor and firm texture that makes it a natural grilling dish.
Dinner
Grilled Sardines with Charred Rosemary Vinaigrette
Fresh sardines are full of flavor and heart-healthy omega-3s, so keep an eye out for them and let your fishmonger do the cooking for you! They are marinated, grilled and served with a herbaceous mustard and garlic vinaigrette.
Grilled Lobster Tail
Luxurious Lobster Tails are the ultimate addition to your Father’s Day BBQ, and they’re so easy to make! These tails are quickly marinated, charred, then served with melted garlic-herb butter for a festive treat.
