Summer Grilling Tips

Hello, Michael LaDuke here. I want to talk about grilling because as the end of summer approaches, folks are heading to the grill to cook now more than ever.

I recently visited Boston as a guest aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Seneca. The Seneca was just named "Best Galley" in the Coast Guard, and it was a real honor to share seafood tips with these young patriotic chefs. We talked about how the grill isn't just for burgers, hot dogs and steak. It's just as easy -- and a lot healthier -- to grill a great piece of fresh fish.

Try replacing burgers with a nice Grilled Salmon on a fresh Kaiser Roll with Chili-Spiked Mayonnaise. Turn hot dogs into Grilled Sweet Mustard Glazed Shrimp Skewers in a flour tortilla with fresh Pico de Gallo. And for the big event, replace steaks with a great Grilled Tuna with Blackberry BBQ Drizzle and Citrus Cole Slaw. You can find al these recipes in our Virtual Fresh Fish Cookbook on www.redlobster.com. A few tips when it comes to grilling seafood: First, keep the grill hot so your fish doesn't stick. And, remember, seafood cooks quickly, so keep on eye on it and don't overcook it.

That's all for now. Please email us at chefsblog@redlobster.com or post to the blog any questions you have about preparing seafood or cooking ideas you'd like to share. Thanks for stopping by and seeing what's fresh today at Red Lobster.