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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Maple Grilled Salmon

A simple glaze featuring bright citrus and sweet maple syrup coats the salmon as it cooks, creating the perfect caramelization. You will relish every delicious bite.

Recipe: Maple Grilled Salmon

Grilled Halibut and Fresh Mango Salsa

We guarantee that after tasting one bite of this summery dish, you'll want to head right back to the kitchen and make another batch of the tropical salsa. Tangy, fruity, with eye-popping colors, the mango salsa is fantastic with halibut, but try it other types of fish, too.

Recipe: Grilled Halibut and Fresh Mango Salsa

Spicy Passion Fruit-Glazed Shrimp

With its intoxicatingly floral perfume, the sweet-tart passion fruit is an intriguing partner for grilled shrimp. When ripe, the egg-shaped fruit will have a slightly dimpled, deep purple skin.

Recipe: Spicy Passion Fruit-Glazed Shrimp

Brown Sugar Grilled Salmon

When grilled, the brown sugar-paprika rub turns slightly crusty and caramelized, giving this dish an irresistible flavor and texture. And to top that: it's a 5-ingredient recipe that you can whip together in less than half an hour.

Recipe: Brown Sugar Grilled Salmon

Grilled Striped Bass with Chunky Mango-Ginger Sauce

A firm white fish with delicate flavor, striped bass is delicious with bold seasonings. A mixture of fresh ginger and orange juice acts like a culinary light bulb in the sauce, brightening the musky sweetness of mango. Dress this dish up or down by pairing it with an icy pilsner or a fruity white, like Riesling.

Recipe: Grilled Striped Bass with Chunky Mango-Ginger Sauce

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Mixed Grill Kebabs with Guava BBQ Sauce

Place bite-sized fish fillets, shrimp, and assorted vegetables on skewers for easy grilling. Serve alongside a sweet Guava BBQ Sauce to kick up the flavor with fiery spice.

Recipe: Mixed Grill Kebabs with Guava BBQ Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Blackberry-Cabernet Coulis

The kingly Cabernet Sauvignon pairs surprisingly well with mid-summer blackberries, which emphasize the wine's fruity, full-flavored appeal. Spoon this dramatically-hued sauce over a salmon steak for an unforgettable grilled meal.

Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Blackberry-Cabernet Coulis

Mahimahi with Peach and Pink Grapefruit Relish

Cooling yet sweet, with a citrus tang, this refreshing relish goes down easy with the firm, mild mahimahi. Pair it with a sparkly prosecco, and make a pre-dinner toast to your own grill-fabulous self.

Recipe: Mahimahi with Peach and Pink Grapefruit Relish

Shrimp Sate with Pineapple Salsa

You might not be able to rustle up a beachside view, tropical breezes, or a friendly waiter with a tray of umbrella-laden cocktails, but this festive shrimp dinner will certainly put you in a vacation mood. To save time, start with cored, sliced pineapple from the produce section.

Recipe: Shrimp Sate with Pineapple Salsa

Maple-Glazed Salmon

Liberally coated in chili powder and cumin before going on the grill, these salmon fillets pack a spicy bite. But if you're worried about it being too hot, relax–a touch of brown sugar and maple syrup brings the flavors into perfect balance.

Recipe: Maple-Glazed Salmon

Photo: Colin Peterson

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