Grilltastic Summer Nights! #Recipes

Too hot to turn on the oven tonight? Foodies, grab your favorite foods and take it outside. Grilling is an easy, healthy way to cook and an even easier clean-up. And that is what FoodieGems is all about!

Tired of burgers and brats? Grill some salmon steaks instead. There are so many ways to prepare this hearty, fresh catch that you’ll be looking for new recipes all summer! The great thing about salmon is the abundance of natural flavor that exists before you even consider adding seasoning or sauce.

Salmon grills well with several herbs, light oils, and marinades. Consider citrus and sweet flavorings, honey BBQ or Cajun seasonings, and even corn or mango salsas. Marinade and chill in advance or simply apply seasoning prior to grilling. Each fillet or steak cooks for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Saving some marinade to apply during grilling helps to keep the fish moist. Here are a some favorites to consider:

Salmon with Dill - Marinade by brushing with a mixture of olive or vegetable oil, lemon or lime (juice or freshly squeezed) and chopped fresh (or dried) dill weed. Top with dill sauce prepared from a 6-8 oz base of plain yogurt, sour cream or mayonnaise. Add a tablespoon of lemon, a tablespoon of dill, a dash of pepper and mix with spoon. Serve with fresh lemon or lime squeezes.

Salmon with Honey Soy - Marinade by brushing with an equal mixture of the following, one tablespoon each: olive or vegetable oil, melted butter or margarine, brown sugar, honey, soy and chopped or dried garlic.

Enjoy your steaks with some grilled potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Prepare vegetables and potatoes by wrapping in foil with olive oil, butter, margarine and light seasoning as desired. Most vegetables take about 10-15 minutes on the grill in a foil packet while potatoes and corn take 20-30 minutes.

For dessert, prepare and cook at the same time as you’re making dinner. Fruit kabobs made with pineapple, melons and kiwis make for a colorful and tasty. No need to add anything as they grill with their own natural juices. Enjoy this tasty finish to your meal.

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