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Low Calorie Recipes for Your Next Barbecue

By: Dexter Wellness Center Staff

July 25, 2023, 10:00 am - Categories: Nutrition

Healthy, low-calorie meals can also be delicious! Add these sizzling summer recipes to your barbecue menu.

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Salmon in Foil

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 256

Ingredients:

• 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 8 thin slices lemon (from 1 lemon)
• 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

• Preheat grill to medium-high (400-450 degrees F). Place 4 (12-inch) foil squares in a single layer on a work surface; coat with cooking spray.
• Place 1 salmon fillet, skin-side down, in the center of each.
• Top each fillet with 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 lemon slices and 1 parsley sprig.
• Crimp the sides of each foil packet together to tightly seal. Place the packets on the grill; cover and grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Vegetarian All-American Portobello Burgers

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 275

Ingredients

• 4 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed if desired
• Cooking spray
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
• 4 teaspoons steak sauce
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 whole-wheat buns, toasted if desired
• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 4 large tomato slices
• Thinly sliced red onion & pickles

Directions

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Coat mushrooms with cooking spray and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, ketchup and relish in a small bowl.
• Transfer the mushrooms to a plate and pat dry with paper towels. Brush with steak sauce and top the gill side of each mushroom with a slice of cheese. Return the mushrooms to the grill and cook until the cheese is just melted, about 1 minute more. Serve on buns with the sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onion and pickles, if desired.

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Grilled Flank Steak and Corn with Green Goddess Butter

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 420

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• 1 pound flank steak, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ears corn, husked
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Combine butter, basil, chives, parsley, lemon juice, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until well combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.
• Brush steak with oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill the steak, flipping occasionally, until slightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon of the herb butter on the steak.
• Meanwhile, grill corn, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the cutting board. Spread the remaining herb butter on the corn.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the steak and corn sprinkled with feta and more parsley, if desired.

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REFERENCE: https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7990026/low-calorie-summer-dinners-on-the-grill/