Barbecues capture the essence of summer: laid-back evenings with family and friends, laughter, and good times. Yet traditional BBQs often load up on fatty meats, sausages, and creamy sauces. The great news? You can lighten them up while keeping the flavor and fun intact. Fire up the grill!
1/ Swap out bacon for fish. Go for lean options like cod, bass, hake, pollock, sole, whiting, dab, haddock, sea bream, ray, or sea trout. Or enjoy Omega-3-rich fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, and herring. Delicious and nutritious!
2/ Pile on the vegetables and fruits. Grill peppers, onions, carrots, zucchini, and more for vibrant color and bold flavors. Load your plate freely! For dessert, skewer fruits or wrap them in foil packets.
3/ Whip up homemade sauces. Ditch the ketchup, mayo, béarnaise, Roquefort, or bottled BBQ varieties. Create tastier, healthier options like Caribbean sauce chien for a tropical twist or Greek sauce to brighten sardines. Experiment with herbs like basil and rosemary, and swap salt for seaweed or seeds.
4/ Build light skewers such as "lemongrass chicken," "curry vegetable," or "salmon with lemon and kumquats." They’re simple, flavorful, and appetite-whetting!
5/ Master papillotes: "Provençal chicken," "salmon with three peppers and basil," "cod with mustard," or "vanilla sole." Easy, elegant, and oh-so-tempting.
