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- - [About Us](https://www.seriouseats.com/about-us-5120006) - [Contact Us](https://www.seriouseats.com/about-us-5120006#toc-contact-us) # Grill Like a Pro: 14 Essential Grilling Recipes Everyone Should Learn Fundamental grilling recipes for chicken, burgers, steak, vegetables, and more. By [Megan O. Steintrager](https://www.seriouseats.com/megan-o-steintrager-7371874) Updated June 30, 2025 Close :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250523-SEA-ThickandJuicyCheeseburgers-LorenaMasso-HERO-68563a45a4184a0e82c5a8b9f68a719d.jpg) :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250523-SEA-ThickandJuicyCheeseburgers-LorenaMasso-HERO-68563a45a4184a0e82c5a8b9f68a719d.jpg) Serious Eats / Lorena Masso I used to be one of those people who was afraid to even turn on a gas grill, let alone mess with charcoal. That changed quickly about 20 years ago, when I landed a freelance assignment writing grilling guides for a now-defunct women’s lifestyle site. Luckily, the premise was "grilling for beginners"—a very of-its-time, blatantly heteronormative "Yes, women can grill too!" kind of thing—so I could funnel all my trial-by-fire learning directly into the job. I got over my fear quickly, and I was rewarded with more than just my freelance check. I gained real grilling know-how, cooked some excellent meals, and developed an appreciation for the method that still serves me today—unlike the money, which I probably spent within a week of the check showing up. All of this to say, even if you’re starting from zero, you can pick up grilling techniques pretty quickly—and these foundational recipes are a great jumping-off point. In the recipes below, we’ll walk you through how to make simple grilled chicken breasts, juicy burgers, perfect kebabs, steaks, pork chops, various vegetables, and even a whole fish. These days, I don't have my own grill (NYC has many wonderful things to offer, but an apartment with a grill is rarely one of them), but I take any chance I can get to fire one up—at friends' places, vacation rentals, even on the crusty old setups in city parks. The reward is smoke-kissed meals, a kitchen that stays cool, and, honestly, still feeling pretty cool about being able to grill *all by myself without the help of a man*. So if you have a grill, don't let it sit there collecting dust—pick a recipe and dive in. Love these recipes? [Join MyRecipes](https://www.myrecipes.com/authentication/login?regSource=sokmil&isMyrecipes=true&utm_source=seriouseats&utm_medium=editorial)—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. - ## [Grilled Boneless Chicken Breasts](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-juicy-grilled-boneless-skinless-chicken-breasts-recipe) :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250529-SEA-HowtoGrillChicken-LorenaMasso-Beauty2-37-0fc5e3a875974c0cba6fd1268b48ea13.jpg) Serious Eats / Lorena Masso Juicy chicken breasts start with a brine, and this recipe gives you options for using a wet or dry brine. While you'll need to set aside at least 30 minutes for brining, it's really worth the moisture payoff. After they're brined, the chicken breasts take less than 10 minutes on the grill, making them an extremely weeknight-friendly meal. [Grilled Boneless Chicken Breasts](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-juicy-grilled-boneless-skinless-chicken-breasts-recipe) - ## [Perfect Grilled Steaks](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-labs-perfect-grilled-ribeye-steaks) ![Steak cooking on a grill over open flames]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2016__06__20110516-cowboy-steak-kenji-lopez-alt-bb4a825bd05b4e91b7672bc1603043a8.jpg) J. Kenji López-Alt /Serious Eats The secrets to making exceptional grilled steaks are simple: Let them rest after seasoning (at least 40 minutes and up to four days), and cook them over a two-zone fire. In this recipe, we spell out everything you need to know to make the very best steaks. [Perfect Grilled Steaks](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-labs-perfect-grilled-ribeye-steaks) - ## [Grilled Cheeseburgers](https://www.seriouseats.com/thick-and-juicy-home-ground-grilled-cheeseburgers) ![Three cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and cheddar cheese on a sesame seed bun displayed on a cutting board]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250523-SEA-ThickandJuicyCheeseburgers-LorenaMasso-HERO-68563a45a4184a0e82c5a8b9f68a719d.jpg) Serious Eats / Lorena Masso To really up your burger game, consider grinding your own meat or having a butcher do it for you. This gives you complete control over flavor by blending different cuts. [Thick and Juicy Home-Ground Grilled Cheeseburgers](https://www.seriouseats.com/thick-and-juicy-home-ground-grilled-cheeseburgers) - ## [Grilled Salmon Fillets](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-salmon-fillets) ![Overhead view of grilled salmon]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20240627-SEA-GrilledSalmonFIllets-Glaze-Step3-hero-SEA-MorganHuntGlaze-e744e9d7ebe34366b5d861084360ceeb.jpg) Serious Eats / Morgan Hunt Glaze Buy the right piece of salmon, prep your grill well, and you'll have success each and every time. Our editorial director, Daniel, has all the details in this recipe for basic grilled salmon, which you can dress up in myriad ways. [Grilled Salmon Fillets](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-salmon-fillets) Continue to 5 of 14 below - ## [The Best Grilled Hot Dogs](https://www.seriouseats.com/best-grilled-hot-dogs-recipe) ![Overhead view of two hot dogs on a plate]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/SEA-best-grilled-hot-dogs-recipe-hero-02-9d245c0d43874a3da13a7228682b0dce.jpg) Serious Eats / Julia Hartbeck It doesn't take much to grill a decent hot dog: Just put it on the grill until heated through. But making a *truly great* hot dog requires knowing a few key tricks. In this recipe, Daniel explains it all. (Check out our [hot dog taste test](https://www.seriouseats.com/hot-dog-taste-test-11735425) to find the best franks before you fire up the grill.) [The Best Grilled Hot Dogs](https://www.seriouseats.com/best-grilled-hot-dogs-recipe) - ## [Grilled Corn](https://www.seriouseats.com/best-basic-grilled-corn-food-lab-recipe) ![20130713-grilled-corn-b-7.jpg]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2013__07__20130713-grilled-corn-b-7-450e7e5c52834f1086648ff5ecdf0167.jpg) Vicky Wasik / Serious Eats Fresh corn is one of the biggest treats of the summer, and grilling it makes it even better. You want to grill it until it's nicely charred, then slather it in whatever suits you—[mayo, cheese, and lime](https://www.seriouseats.com/mexican-street-corn-elotes-recipe), [garlic and soy](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-corn-garlic-ginger-soy-butter-recipe), or just [good salted butter](https://www.seriouseats.com/salted-butters-taste-test-8653169). [Basic Grilled Corn](https://www.seriouseats.com/best-basic-grilled-corn-food-lab-recipe) - ## [Whole Grilled Fish](https://www.seriouseats.com/whole-grilled-fish-recipe-11744350) ![A dish of grilled fish topped with olive and tomato compote served on a table with lemon wedges and parsley garnish]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250528-SEA-WholeGrilledFishwithOliveTomatoCompote-LorenaMasso-HERO-9d84992ea9f44371a98a8fb06a20d016.jpg) Serious Eats/ Lorena Masso Grilling whole fish delivers crispy skin and smoky flavor, and it's easier than you might think. We're [here to hold your hand](https://www.seriouseats.com/technique-how-to-carve-whole-cooked-fish) (virtually, at least) through it. [Whole Grilled Fish](https://www.seriouseats.com/whole-grilled-fish-recipe-11744350) - ## [Grilled Shrimp With Garlic and Lemon](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-shrimp-garlic-lemon-food-lab-recipe) ![Grilled shrimp garnished with herbs next to lemon wedges on a plate]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250605-SEA-GrilledShrimpHoneyLemon-MelatiCitrawireja-HERO-7ce9f77e2b064052b9b4cf9c3776aaa2.jpg) Serious Eats/ Melati Citrawireja Plump, juicy grilled shrimp starts with appropriately sized shrimp and a simple dry brine. No mealy, overcooked shrimp here\! [Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-shrimp-garlic-lemon-food-lab-recipe) Continue to 9 of 14 below - ## [Grilled Steak Kebabs](https://www.seriouseats.com/steakhouse-beef-kebabs-recipe-11744370) ![Grilled kebabs with steak, mushrooms, and onions on skewers on a plate with lemon slices]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250528-SEA-SteakhouseKebabs-MelatiCitrawireja-10-73ceccfaf5b04b84bad23b008d439b9f.jpg) Serious Eats/ Melati Citrawireja These grilled steak kebabs pair marinated beef sirloin tips with mushrooms and onions for a classic—and delicious—meal on a stick. [Grilled Steak Kebabs](https://www.seriouseats.com/steakhouse-beef-kebabs-recipe-11744370) - ## [Grilled Asparagus](https://www.seriouseats.com/simple-grilled-asparagus-recipe) ![grilled asparagus served on a large serving plate, drizzled with olive oil, with lemon squeezed over the top, and garnished with charred lemons]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/SEA-simple-grilled-asparagus-recipe-hero-02-withservingutensil-cd400626b79b49e280f07c8eaee52103.jpg) Serious Eats / Qi Ai The grill gives asparagus a lovely char, along with a nuttiness that enhances the vegetable's natural sweetness. [Simple Grilled Asparagus](https://www.seriouseats.com/simple-grilled-asparagus-recipe) - ## [Grilled Radicchio](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-radicchio-with-cherry-gastrique-recipe-11744361) ![A platter of grilled radicchio garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a set table]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/20250528-SEA-GrilledRadicchio-VyTran-03-84ab32ecc5ef4a4c9c08d005ffe306c6.jpg) Serious Eats/ Vy Tran Radicchio is brilliant, but it has a bitter edge—it's part of its personality, and I love it, but I also love the sweetness that grilling adds to this chicory. [Grilled Radicchio With Cherry Gastrique](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-radicchio-with-cherry-gastrique-recipe-11744361) - ## [Grilled Zucchini and Squash](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-zucchini-summer-squash-chimichurri-recipe) ![Grilled zucchini and yellow squash with chimichurri sauce served on a plate]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__images__2017__07__20170621-chimichurri-grilled-vegetables-vinegar-vicky-wasik-7-a4efe28d61664689b7cd2f524f6716da.jpg) Vicky Wasik When I lived in Vermont, a friend had a beautiful vegetable garden and an odd disdain for actually eating vegetables. I was more than happy to step in there, and in high summer, that means I got tons of zucchini. If you are also a grower or recipient of lots of zukes and other summer squash, the grill is a great way to cook it. This recipe calls for grilling the squash until it's nicely charred, then tossing it into a chimichurri while it's still hot so it soaks up the flavors. If you don't feel like making chimichurri, any kind of simply vinaigrette will work well, as will sauces like chile crisp. [Grilled Summer Squash With Chimichurri](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-zucchini-summer-squash-chimichurri-recipe) Continue to 13 of 14 below - ## [Grilled Pork Chops](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-juicy-grilled-pork-chops-recipe) ![20160415-grilled-pork-chop-vicky-wasik-4.jpg]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2016__04__20160415-grilled-pork-chop-vicky-wasik-4-d3c7af4cb19041aba176cee9731270c1.jpg) Photograph and video: Vicky Wasik The secret to juicy grilled chops is starting out with thick cuts, brining the meat, and cooking the chops over indirect heat. I personally love the flavor of dark, rich heritage pork, which is typically nice and fatty so it holds up beautifully on the grill. [Perfect Grilled Pork Chops](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-juicy-grilled-pork-chops-recipe) - ## [Black Bean Burgers](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-black-bean-burger-recipe) ![20210322-BlackBean-Burgers-Andrew\_Janjigian-18]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2014__03__20210322-BlackBean-Burgers-Andrew_Janjigian-18-4785208fd31e47118e2669bc7ec2aa71.jpg) Andrew Janjigian As a one-time vegetarian and a current veggie-leaning omnivore, I have eaten my share of subpar afterthought-for-the-vegetarians [veggie burgers](https://www.seriouseats.com/homemade-veggie-vegan-burgers-that-dont-suck-recipe). So I knew we had to include a veggie burger that doesn't suck in this roundup. Here it is: a really good black bean burger with all the fixings. 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Serious Eats / Lorena Masso I used to be one of those people who was afraid to even turn on a gas grill, let alone mess with charcoal. That changed quickly about 20 years ago, when I landed a freelance assignment writing grilling guides for a now-defunct women’s lifestyle site. Luckily, the premise was "grilling for beginners"—a very of-its-time, blatantly heteronormative "Yes, women can grill too!" kind of thing—so I could funnel all my trial-by-fire learning directly into the job. I got over my fear quickly, and I was rewarded with more than just my freelance check. I gained real grilling know-how, cooked some excellent meals, and developed an appreciation for the method that still serves me today—unlike the money, which I probably spent within a week of the check showing up. All of this to say, even if you’re starting from zero, you can pick up grilling techniques pretty quickly—and these foundational recipes are a great jumping-off point. In the recipes below, we’ll walk you through how to make simple grilled chicken breasts, juicy burgers, perfect kebabs, steaks, pork chops, various vegetables, and even a whole fish. These days, I don't have my own grill (NYC has many wonderful things to offer, but an apartment with a grill is rarely one of them), but I take any chance I can get to fire one up—at friends' places, vacation rentals, even on the crusty old setups in city parks. The reward is smoke-kissed meals, a kitchen that stays cool, and, honestly, still feeling pretty cool about being able to grill *all by myself without the help of a man*. So if you have a grill, don't let it sit there collecting dust—pick a recipe and dive in. Love these recipes? [Join MyRecipes](https://www.myrecipes.com/authentication/login?regSource=sokmil&isMyrecipes=true&utm_source=seriouseats&utm_medium=editorial)—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.