Grilled Food Options for Memorial Day on the Dock

As Memorial Day approaches, many of us are gearing up for a day of relaxation by the water. If you're planning to spend the day on the dock, why not elevate your celebration with some delicious grilled food? Here are five grilled dishes from Fuego Living that are perfect for enjoying by the water.

Grilled salmon

Grilled Salmon Fillets

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Dill sauce, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Drizzle them with olive oil and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down.
  3. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, until they're cooked through and the skin is crispy.
  4. Serve the grilled salmon fillets hot with a generous dollop of dill sauce on top.
grilled lemon and garlic shrimp

Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they're evenly coated. Let them marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
  4. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until they're pink and opaque.
  5. Serve the lemon garlic grilled shrimp hot off the grill.
grilled beef skewers

Teriyaki Beef Skewers

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
  2. Add the beef cubes to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they're evenly coated. Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef cubes onto skewers, alternating with chunks of bell pepper and pineapple.
  4. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is caramelized and cooked to your liking.
  5. Serve the teriyaki beef skewers hot off the grill.
grilled corn salad

Grilled Corn Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the ears of corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they're lightly charred.
  2. Cut the kernels off the grilled corn and transfer them to a large bowl.
  3. Add the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the grilled corn.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Serve the grilled corn salad as a refreshing side dish.
grilled ribs

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob

Ingredients:

  • 2 racks pork ribs
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Barbecue sauce, for brushing

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your grill to low heat. Rub the pork ribs with honey, minced chipotle peppers, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and grill them for 2-3 hours, turning occasionally, until they're tender and caramelized.
  3. Remove the ribs from the foil and brush them with barbecue sauce.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and grill the ribs for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the barbecue sauce is sticky and caramelized.
  5. Serve the honey chipotle BBQ ribs hot off the grill.

With these tantalizing grilled dishes and detailed instructions, your Memorial Day celebration on the dock is sure to be a memorable one! Happy grilling!

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