15 Quick Grilled Recipes Under 30 Minutes

ByNabeela Dastagir

Summer is prime time for firing up the grill—but who wants to spend hours cooking when the sun is shining and friends are waiting?

Whether you’re craving a fast weeknight dinner or looking to impress guests without the hassle, these 15 quick grilled recipes are your go-to.

Each dish can be ready in under 30 minutes, combining bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and that irresistible smoky char only a grill can deliver.

From juicy shrimp skewers to vibrant veggie wraps and even sweet grilled pineapple for dessert, these recipes prove that fast and flavorful go hand in hand.

1. 15-Minute Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Succulent shrimp marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, then quickly grilled for a burst of fresh, zesty flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Skewers

Instructions:
Marinate shrimp in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes. Thread shrimp on skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

2. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

Juicy grilled chicken strips tossed in Caesar dressing, wrapped in fresh tortillas with crisp romaine and Parmesan cheese — a quick and light meal.
Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Caesar dressing
  • Shredded Parmesan
  • Flour tortillas

Instructions:
Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked. Slice and toss with Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Wrap in tortillas with romaine.

3. Honey BBQ Grilled Pork Chops

Tender pork chops coated in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, grilled to juicy perfection in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients:

  • 4 pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Mix BBQ sauce and honey. Season pork chops, grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, basting with sauce during grilling until cooked through.

4. Grilled Veggie & Hummus Pita Pockets

Quick grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and onions stuffed into pita pockets with creamy hummus for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Pita bread
  • Hummus

Instructions:
Toss veggies with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 4-5 minutes until tender. Stuff pita pockets with grilled veggies and hummus.

5. Spicy Grilled Corn on the Cob

Classic corn on the cob grilled quickly and slathered with spicy chili-lime butter for a flavorful kick.
Ingredients:

  • 4 ears corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt

Instructions:
Mix butter with chili powder, lime juice, and salt. Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Spread spicy butter over hot corn before serving.

6. Grilled Steak Fajitas

Thinly sliced flank steak grilled and served with sautéed onions and peppers, wrapped in warm tortillas — a quick Tex-Mex favorite.
Ingredients:

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Olive oil
  • Fajita seasoning
  • Tortillas

Instructions:
Rub steak with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side, let rest then slice thin. Quickly grill peppers and onions. Serve all in tortillas.

7. Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar

Sweet pineapple slices grilled and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar make a fast, tasty dessert or snack.
Ingredients:

  • 1 pineapple, sliced into rings
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Grill pineapple slices 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.

8. Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic and Lemon

Succulent shrimp marinated in garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then grilled to juicy perfection in just minutes. Perfect for a fast and flavorful seafood fix.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Thread shrimp onto skewers and brush with marinade. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

9. Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps

Grilled chicken breasts sliced and wrapped with crisp romaine, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan in a warm tortilla—ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Caesar dressing
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper

Instructions:
Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill 6-7 minutes per side until cooked. Slice thinly. Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Warm tortillas, fill with chicken and lettuce mix, then wrap.

10. Grilled Veggie and Hummus Pita

Quick grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and onions stuffed into pita pockets with creamy hummus for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup hummus
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper

Instructions:
Brush veggies with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes until tender. Warm pita pockets, spread hummus inside, and stuff with grilled veggies.

11. Grilled Sausage and Peppers

Italian-style sausages grilled alongside sweet bell peppers and onions for a speedy, hearty dinner or sandwich filling.

Ingredients:

  • 4 Italian sausages
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper

Instructions:
Grill sausages 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Toss peppers and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper; grill 5-7 minutes until tender. Serve sausages with grilled peppers and onions.

12. Grilled Pineapple with Honey and Cinnamon

Sweet pineapple slices grilled and drizzled with honey and cinnamon for a quick, tropical dessert or side.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pineapple, sliced into rings
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:
Grill pineapple slices 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle cinnamon before serving.

13. Grilled Turkey Burgers

Lean turkey patties grilled quickly and served with your favorite toppings for a light, healthy burger option.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Burger buns and toppings

Instructions:
Mix turkey, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties. Grill over medium heat 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Serve on buns with desired toppings.

14. Grilled Corn Salad with Feta and Basil

Charred corn cut off the cob mixed with tangy feta, fresh basil, and a lemony dressing—a bright and quick side.

Ingredients:

  • 3 ears corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut kernels off cob and toss with feta, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

15. Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Ready in minutes, this flatbread pizza is topped with fresh tomato slices, melted mozzarella, and basil, all grilled to perfection.

Ingredients:

  • 2 flatbreads or naan
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil

Instructions:
Brush flatbreads with olive oil. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella. Grill over medium heat 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and crust crisps. Garnish with basil leaves.

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