Memorial Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by firing up the grill by the pool? Here at Fuego Living, we've got you covered with five delicious grilled food options that will make your poolside gathering a hit!
Grilled Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 cup your favorite sauce sauce
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving
Instructions:
- Toss the chicken wings in your preferred sauce until they're evenly coated. Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the chicken wings on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until they're crispy and caramelized.
- Serve the grilled chicken wings hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them in the marinade. Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until they're pink and lightly charred.
- Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with a side of cocktail sauce for dippin
Grilled Veggie Kabobs
Ingredients:
- Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, etc.)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions:
- Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Thread them onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating between different types of veggies.
- Brush the vegetable skewers with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Serve the grilled veggie kabobs as a colorful and healthy side dish.
Grilled Pineapple Slices
Ingredients:
- 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced into rings
- ¼ cup honey
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice.
- Brush the pineapple slices with the honey-lime mixture.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill the pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until they're caramelized and juicy.
- Serve the grilled pineapple slices as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
Ingredients:
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 8 slices bacon
- Barbecue sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Wrap each ear of corn with 2 slices of bacon, securing them with toothpicks.
- Grill the bacon-wrapped corn on the cob for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the corn is tender.
- Brush the grilled corn with barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.
- Serve the BBQ bacon-wrapped corn on the cob hot off the grill.
