Our Top 10 Grilling Recipes of All Time

You’ll never guess what beat out burgers for the #1 slot.

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It’s grilling season! Warm days and sultry nights call for simple fresh meals with almost no kitchen cleanup, so with that in mind, we went into the files and are here with our top 10 grilling recipes of all time. It’s exciting to see that Allrecipes’s #1 grilling recipe is not burgers, but actually fish (see below for more!), along with tender veggies, sweet and savory kabobs, and yes, the juiciest burgers. There's even a homemade black bean burger option that blows away anything you can find in the freezer section.

These recipes take minimal time to prep and cook and they're versatile enough to work for everything from casual poolside lunches to al fresco dinner parties. So fire up the grill, grab your tongs, and get ready to add these sizzling recipes—here in order of popularity from #1 to #10—to your summer backyard meal plan.

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Grilled Salmon

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The next time you fire up the grill, try this top-ranked salmon recipe with more than 3,800 reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars. It's our #1 grilling recipe of all time. The filet is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce and brown sugar that caramelizes as it cooks, creating the perfect combo of savory and sweet. And it’s ready in less than 15 minutes.

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Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

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These burgers are made with a mixture of evaporated milk (talk about a secret ingredient!), bread crumbs, and egg, keeping them incredibly juicy and flavorful. The recipe calls for a variety of spices, but feel free to adjust and make them your own.

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World’s Best Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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Whip up this fan-favorite marinade and throw the pork chops on the grill for an easy weeknight dinner. The marinade is made with kitchen staples and it’s so good, you might want to make a double batch.

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Marinated Tuna Steak

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Marinated in tangy citrus juice, soy sauce, and fresh herbs, this tuna steak needs just 30 minutes to absorb the sauce’s flavor and can be grilled to perfection in a flash. (Can we point out that two fish recipes are in our top 5?)

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Prize-Winning Baby Back Ribs

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These tender baby back ribs would be perfect for a leisurely weekend dinner. The meat is cooked low and slow for ribs that melt in your mouth and the homemade spice rub adds incredible flavor.

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Grilled Asparagus

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Here’s to everyone’s favorite grilled vegetable. This incredibly simple recipe allows the fresh flavor of the asparagus to shine through. The spears are lightly coated with oil, salt, and pepper and then charred over high heat until tender.

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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

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For a meatless option that will please even the pickiest carnivores, try these homemade veggie burgers. The patties are packed with finely chopped vegetables, hearty black beans, and a combination of flavorful spices.

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Fresh corn and summer are a perfect match, and this recipe makes the perfect side dish for warm-weather dinners. The cobs are slathered with butter, salt, and pepper and then cooked inside their husks for a steamed-to-perfection finish.

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Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

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These chicken and veggie kabobs are marinated and then brushed with a simple honey-soy marinade, keeping the meat juicy and adding incredible flavor. Be sure to cut your ingredients into roughly the same size for even cooking.

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Best Hamburger Ever

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Burgers enter the top 10 grilling chat again! The addition of onion soup mix and herbs make these burgers a flavor bomb for your taste buds. The recipe also calls for mixing shredded Colby Jack in with the ground beef, creating a unique and juicy take on a classic patty.

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