Overview
Nothing says summer like a novelty apron, a hot barbecue and a cold beer. If the size of your outdoor space has held you back from being able to make this sunny dream come true, look no further than the Weber Lumin.
The Lumin is a compact, multi-functional, fully electric barbecue that can be used in the smallest of spaces, including apartment balconies or patios. All you have to do is plug the barbecue into a power outlet and you're ready to fire up.
Whether you're prepping a picnic, wooing a date or hosting family and friends in your summer-ready outdoor space, we've teamed up with Weber to round up five of our top barbecue recipes for summer.
Barbecued BLAT Bagels
Whether you're fuelling up for a day at the beach or packing a scenic picnic lunch, you can't go wrong with these barbecued bagel sandwiches. The foolproof recipe can be pulled together in a pinch with ingredients you likely already have in your fridge.
Prepare your barbecue to cook with direct medium heat and then throw the bacon and bagels on for less than five minutes. While that's going, season the tomato slices with salt and pepper. Once it's all crisp and cooked, just add some cream cheese, tomato slices, lettuce and avocado, and you're ready to pair that with a glass of orange juice or refreshing lemonade.
Grilled Prawn and Guacamole Bites
With grilled prawns and fresh avocado, these bite-sized appetisers are summer in a mouthful. The Mexican-inspired recipe calls for only three components and can be ready to serve in under half an hour, making it an effortless option for any hosting duties this festive season.
Prepare the guacamole and Cajun seasoning while the barbecue preheats. Coat the prawns in the spices and grill them on skewers until cooked through. To serve, simply top a corn chip with a spoonful of guacamole, a prawn and coriander.
Barbecued Barramundi with Quick-Pickled Onion and Salsa Verde
If you've got an exciting summer evening planned, the last thing you want is to fall into an afternoon slump after a heavy meal. Opt for a hearty and nutritious feed instead with this simple barbecued barramundi.
The buttery, mild fish is paired with tangy pickled onions and herbaceous salsa verde for a hit of flavour with every bite. The only advance prep you'll need to tackle are the quick-pickled onions, which should sit for at least 30 minutes. Otherwise, it's as easy as seasoning the fish fillets with olive oil, salt and pepper before cooking until the skin is crispy, and blending the chopped herbs, capers, lemon juice and olive oil for the salsa verde.
Greek Lamb Share Plates with Baba Ganoush
This heaping plate of lamb and accompanying sides may look daunting, but actually only takes ten minutes of prep and 25 minutes on the barbecue. That said, it's a surefire way to impress a group of guests at a laidback long lunch on your balcony or in the backyard.
Be sure to have an apron and icy bev on hand, as the recipe requires a fair bit of work on the barbecue. Along with the lamb rump steaks, you'll be grilling eggplants, cherry tomatoes, olives, lemon and flatbreads. Your efforts will be well worth it in the end though, as the charred eggplant and caramelised lemon will create a smoky and aromatic Baba Ganoush.
Grilled Donut S'mores with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Level up your camping game with these decadent s'mores that use donuts instead of graham crackers. Fluffy melted marshmallows and tart strawberries are sandwiched between warm, brûléed donuts and topped with a rich chocolate sauce.
Whisk cocoa powder, cream, brown sugar and a sprinkle of salt over low heat to make the chocolate sauce. On the barbecue, halve and grill the donuts to create a caramelisation on the glaze, and melt the marshmallows on half of the donut slices. Lay strawberries on the other half and assemble it together, and you're ready to coat it in as much chocolate as you wish.
Find out more about the Lumin at the Weber website.