Gluten-free BBQ has never been easier or more delicious, thanks to these 28 recipes. From main dishes to sides, and even desserts, everyone can enjoy the taste of summer wherever they are. Whether you're hosting a party, having friends over, or just dining out with the girls, these recipes are perfect for any gluten-free enthusiast.
1. Grilled Vegetable Platter
The best of summer in one dish? This stunning grilled vegetable recipe is perfect for your next barbecue. Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables, and the easy marinade takes them to the next level. You'll love how easy it is to whip up this colorful and nutritious side.
2. Gluten-Free Buttermilk Chicken
I created this recipe years ago after one of my farmers market customers, a chef, shared the idea of marinating chicken in buttermilk. This easy-to-prepare chicken turns out moist and delicious every time. The secret? Bruising the thyme sprigs before adding them to the marinade to release the oils, which infuses the chicken with even more flavor.
3. Gluten-Free Corn in Husks
If you're new to grilled corn in the husk, here's a tip: season the ears with butter, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. It's especially good with older corn because it gives the kernels a wonderful, sweet flavor. Just soak the corn before grilling, and you'll have perfect, tender corn every time.
4. Gluten-Free Stone Fruits with Balsamic Syrup
Hot off the grill, these grilled nectarines are practically melting in your mouth. The combination of the sweet, tangy balsamic syrup and the sweet stone fruits is simply delicious. This simple side dish is perfect for a light and healthy barbecue.
6. Shrimp Cobb Salad
This shrimp cobb salad is quite healthy, making it a great option for a lighter meal at your barbecue. You can use your favorite greens, and the shrimp cooks up quickly in the oven or on the grill.
7. Gluten-Free Broccoli
I started using this recipe in 1987, and it's been a favorite side dish ever since. With its lemon and Parmesan flavors, it took second place in a cooking contest. This side dish is perfect for people who love a bit of crunch with their veggies.
8. Gluten-Free Tuna Salad
I love serving this tuna spinach salad because it's quick to cook, delicious, and it's a welcome break from canned tuna. Plus, it's an environmentally friendly option as it doesn't require additional packaging material.
9. Ginger-Glazed Grilled Honeydew
If you've never grilled fruit like this before, you're in for a real treat. This grilled honeydew recipe is sweet and light, making it perfect for a summer barbecue. The ginger and honey combination is irresistible.
10. Saucy Grilled Pork Chops
This "dip" is a kitchen staple used by my family on many grilled meats, including chicken and steak. It's creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect dipping sauce for grilled pork tenderloin or chops.
11. Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter
Grilling corn in the husks has never been easier. With this simple recipe, you can skip removing the silk and tying the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill, and add your favorite flavored butter.
12. Gluten-Free Three-Potato Salad
This recipe comes from a cookbook that my extended family loves to cook with. It's a delicious twist on traditional potato salad, offering tender potatoes, roasted garlic, and savory Parmesan cheese.
13. Gluten-Free Potato Fans with Onions
Looking for the ultimate grilled potato? These seasoned potato "fans" are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves, and savory Parmesan cheese. They're perfect for making a hearty and delicious side dish.
14. Gluten-Free Lobster Tails
I had never tried grilling lobster tails at home until I tried this convenient and deliciously different recipe. It turning out amazing, and left me with little reason to ever order grilled lobster tail from a restaurant again.
15. Gluten-Free Zucchini with Onions
Giving your garden-grown zucchini a sizzle and a little heat has never been easier. This healthy side is easy to double or triple for summer cookouts.
16. Gluten-Free Basil Chicken and Tomatoes
Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It tastes just like summer.
17. Lemon Garlic Mushrooms
Basting whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish. Using skewers or a basket makes it easy to turn them as they grill to perfection.
18. Cilantro Lime Shrimp
A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout.
19. Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers
Trying to make 'street foods' at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known as kofta.
20. Gluten-Free Tilapia Piccata
My mom-in-law's secret for perfectly grilled fish, now enjoyed by my family regularly.
21. Gluten-Free Honey-Balsamic Glazed Fruit
My mother-in-law's grilled peach baste recipe is a summer favorite. These are so good I'm always tempted to eat the whole batch.
22. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Serving this grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal.
23. Buttery Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp recipe is easy and delicious, making it a great side dish for steaks, but is perfect for special occasions brush the sauce on lobster tails and grill.
24. Herbed Grilled Corn on the Cob
I'd never had grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. Such a treat, so simple, yet delicious grilled corn is now a must on my summer menu.
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