Summer is here, which means that it’s time to fire up the grill and start eating outside on the patio. Instead of throwing frozen hamburgers or packaged hot dogs onto that grill, you should switch it up this season. Why don’t you swap these BBQ staples for some exciting seafood dishes?
Lobster Tails
You may have had steamed or boiled lobster tail, but have you had it grilled? There’s nothing like it. You’ll wonder why you’ve never done it before once you take a bite of the sweet, smoky meat smothered in garlic butter.
One thing that’s very important when it comes to grilling seafood is freshness. Getting a low-quality product that’s been sitting in the back of a grocery store’s frozen food aisle for weeks is going to make your dinner very lackluster. You’re going to want your ingredients to be incredibly fresh — this will guarantee good flavor.
You can order fresh Maine lobster and lobster tails online and have them delivered to your front door within 24 hours. That way, you don’t have to settle for low-quality options at the nearest store. You can get the best quality seafood you could ask for, even if you’re miles and miles away from the shoreline. Add items like sea scallops, colossal shrimp or mussels to your order of lobster tails to turn your BBQ into a complete feast.
What can you serve on the side?
- Potato Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Grilled corn. Look at these corn on the cob toppings that you can try — they’ll be much more exciting than the classic combo of butter and salt.
Lobster Tacos
On days when you don’t feel like having lobster tails smothered in garlic butter, pull the grilled tail meat out of the shell and chop it up for some tasty lobster tacos. Place the meat on top of a warm corn or flour tortilla. Then, add on toppings like chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes and thinly sliced red cabbage. For an extra punch of flavor, add freshly squeezed lime juice or a scoop of salsa verde on top.
What can you serve on the side?
- Corn salsa. Look at these corn salsa recipes from Food and Wine for inspiration.
- Guacamole
- Tortilla chips
Grilled Salmon
Popular BBQ dishes like hamburgers, sausages and porterhouse steaks are really heavy. If you’re looking for a meal that’s healthier and easier on the stomach, you should look up a simple but delicious grilled salmon recipe for dinner.
Salmon is a high-quality protein full of nutrients like potassium, selenium, vitamin A and vitamin D. It is also rich with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which is excellent for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. It turns out that switching up your grilling recipes can be really good for you.
What can you serve on the side?
- Grilled asparagus
- Garden salad
- Couscous
Don’t get stuck in a BBQ rut, going back and forth between hot dogs and hamburgers. This summer, it’s time to break the cycle and get adventurous with dinner by adding some seafood onto that smoking grill.
