Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious BBQ skewers with friends and family. If you're looking for some tasty and easy summer recipes, you're in the right place. From juicy meats to deliciously flaky fish, I've got a variety of grilling recipes that are sure to please everyone at your next cookout. These BBQ food ideas are all about simplicity and flavour, making your BBQ skewers the highlight of the summer. Grab your metal skewers and impress with these mouth-watering recipes cooked on a coal BBQ.

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BBQ Pork Fillet (Blackened Grilled Pork Tenderloin)

Fire up the grill and get ready for some outdoor cooking with our delicious BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe! Marinated for hours, then grilled and glazed to perfection, this pork fillet becomes a smoky, tender piece of meat that everyone will love. The secret? Keep glazing the meat each time you turn it, avoid overcooking, and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy the flavours and fun of summer grilling!
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Grilled Mackerel Fillets (Mackerel Kebabs)

Fish lover? One of our favourite summer recipes for outdoor cooking is Grilled Mackerel Fillets! Marinated in a fresh and zesty coriander and lemon mix, the mackerel is skewered and quickly cooked on a coal grill. Paired with a tangy radish pickle, it perfectly balances the rich, oily mackerel kebabs for a delightful meal.
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Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

The best way to cook chicken thighs in the summer? Thread them on skewers and throw them on the BBQ to soak up the sun while they sizzle! Our Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are marinated in lemon juice and yogurt, making them super tender and juicy (almost impossible to overcook!). With a kick from smoked paprika, chilli, and garlic, these skewered thighs are grilled to perfection on a coal BBQ. Smoky, flavorful, and easy to make - you're going to love them!
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Lamb Shashlik | Central Asian Lamb Skewer Recipe

Lamb Shashlik is like the Turkish Shish Kebab's cool cousin from the Caucasus, and it's a must-cook for any BBQ! Thinly sliced lamb marinates for hours in a light, water-based mix, making it super juicy and tender. Thread the meat onto metal skewers and grill it over high heat for the best results. Serve it up with some spicy tomato relish, like Georgian or Armenian Adjika, and you've got a perfect BBQ dish!
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Grilled Potato Skewers

Instead of the usual potato salad, try these Grilled Baby Potatoes with Thyme for your BBQ! It's easy and simple, but with a fun twist. Just skewer par-boiled potatoes and grill them alongside your other BBQ goodies. They warm through, get a nice char on the outside, and pick up that delicious smoky BBQ flavour.
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There is only one thing left to do! Fire up the coal grill, grab your metal skewers, and enjoy these delicious BBQ food ideas with family and friends!






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