If you’re stuck in that “what should I make tonight?” loop, these summer mains might just be your answer. They’re fresh, flavorful, and totally worth the hype—think crowd-pleasers that don’t require hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re grilling, chilling, or just trying to keep things easy, these are the summer mains everyone’s buzzing about. Get ready to screenshot a few.
Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak
Infused with tequila, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this skirt steak recipe yields juicy and flavorful meat every time.
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Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone
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This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter
Anchovies add so much flavor to Salmon with Garlic Butter. A company worthy dinner you can make in 15 minutes.
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Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce
This naturally sweet barbecue sauce can be made with fresh or frozen peaches and it adds a ton of flavor to tender grilled pork chops.
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Mussels With Apples A Quick Dinner
A delicious and quick dinner for a week night or dinner party, Mussels with Apples are sure to please. Steamed in a light cream sauce with apples and apple brandy for an amazing flavor combination. On the table in 20 minutes start to finish.
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Slow Cooked Salmon with Citrus
Slow cooked salmon uses olive oil as a fail-safe way to have perfect salmon every time with lemons, oranges and hot pepper flakes.
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Shrimp Enchiladas With Sour Cream Cheese Sauce
Creamy shrimp enchiladas have an amazing sour cream cheesy sauce with a tender juicy shrimp filling that’s easy enough for a weeknight.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa
A juicy pineapple pork tenderloin that is first marinated and then cooked on the grill for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Chicken Drumsticks on Grill are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs.
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Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay
Shrimp boil foil packets are an easy way to get the great flavor of a shrimp boil without standing over the stove. A terrific summertime meal, ready in 30 minutes!
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Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches
Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh summertime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
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Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops
Pasta with Crisped Prosciutto, Asparagus and Scallops is fresh and light and comes together in just 20 minutes. You’ll love the light cream sauce flavored with crisped prosciutto. Great for a week night dinner but fancy enough for company.
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Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas
Fire up the grill for easy shrimp quesadillas stuffed with grilled corn and marinated shrimp. Grilled corn and green onions make all the difference for this light and simple dinner.
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Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles
Looking for a healthy, quick and easy dinner tonight? Try keto shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles. Garlic and butter coat the zoodles, you won’t even miss the pasta.
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Old Bay Seafood Boil: Crab, Mussels & Shrimp
This one-pot Southern seafood boil (low country boil) is made with crab legs,mussels, shrimp, sliced sausage, corn and new potatoes!
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Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette
Shrimp and Asparagus with a lemon shallot vinaigrette is a light and healthy one pan dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes.
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Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin
This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
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Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn
Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
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Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp
Pan fried Buffalo shrimp with a crispy exterior that are coated in a homemade buttery Buffalo sauce, a quick and easy appetizer or dinner.
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Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot)
Easy Southern Instant Pot Low Country Boil recipe takes under 10 min. of prep time & turns out a slightly spicy, very juicy one-pot dinner.
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The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops
Perfect, juicy grilled pork chops in less than 20 minutes! You never need to have dry pork chops again! (Easy recipe!)
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Crawfish Étouffée
This Louisiana favorite, Crawfish Étouffée, brings bold spices and rich roux together for one of the best regional seafood dishes you’ll ever taste.
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Southern Shrimp and Grits
Comforting, creamy, and packed with flavor, Shrimp and Grits is a soulful Southern classic that’s perfect for brunch or dinner.
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Grilled Garlic Flank Steak
Infused with garlic and flame-grilled to perfection, this flank steak is flavorful enough to replace any fancy dinner out. Top with your favorite barbecue sauce!
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