25 Grill Pan Recipes (2024)

Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

No outdoor grill? Don't fret (or sweat). These top-notch grill pan recipes let you enjoy great grilled fare cooked right on the stove.

Pan-Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper Salsa

Pan-Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper Salsa Recipe

Pan-grilling is a delightful way to enjoy salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The homemade salsa adds a punch of nutrients, like lycopene, vitamin C, and vitamin A.

Pan-Grilled Thai Tuna Salad

Pan-Grilled Thai Tuna Salad Recipe

Ahi tuna is at its best when quickly seared over a hot grill - or in this case, grill pan - leaving a delicious pink center. Pair with a homemade cabbage salad and vinaigrette dressing.

Greek-Style Pork Chops

Greek-Style Pork Chops Recipe

This dish highlights traditional Mediterranean flavors like dill, cucumber, olive oil, and garlic. Serve these juicy pan-grilled pork chops with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, plus a creamy yogurt sauce that's similar to the classic Greek tzatziki sauce.

Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Let's admit it - plain grilled chicken breast just isn't that exciting. Jazz up those breasts with a simple sauce made from common pantry ingredients, like red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard, and a little fresh tarragon (you could even substitute dried to save a run to the grocery). Serve over mixed greens for a fresh and healthy dinner.

Catfish Sandwiches with Creole Mayonnaise

Catfish Sandwiches with Creole Mayonnaise Recipe

Pan-grilled Creole-seasoned catfish sure makes a great sandwich, especially when topped with lemon-Dijon mayo.

Butcher's Cut Sliders

Butcher's Cut Sliders Recipe

Sliders are a trendy (and delicious) way to prepare hamburger meat. By cooking them over a grill pan instead of an open grill flame, you'll save time and effort that could be better spent enjoyed with friends and family.

Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Sautéed Mushrooms

Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe

Grass-fed beef has a slightly mineral flavor that grilling really highlights well. This simple steak dinner is easy, yet elegant enough to "wow" guests, making it the perfect choice for Friday night entertaining, when everyone is likely a little tired from the work week.

Hoisin Grilled Sirloin

Hoisin Grilled Sirloin Recipe

Serve this sweet, Asian-inspired grilled steak with snow peas and brown rice for a hearty and healthy meal.

Chipotle-Rubbed Shrimp Taco Salad

Chipotle-Rubbed Shrimp Taco Salad Recipe

This salad isn't for the faint of stomach! Stuff baked taco salad shells with pan-grilled seasoned shrimp, lettuce, mango, tomato, and radishes, then drizzle with homemade cilantro-lime vinaigrette. Pair with your favorite white wine for a truly refreshing summer dinner experience.

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Plum Salsa

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Plum Salsa Recipe

Homemade fruit salsa goes well with these grilled chicken breasts. Don't like plums, or can't find them? Feel free to substitute peaches, nectarines, or pineapple instead.

Beef Lettuce Wraps

Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Lettuce wraps are a popular staple at Asian restaurants. It's easy to make your own at home - and cheaper too! This recipe calls for flank steak, an inexpensive cut of meat, and many ingredients that you'll already have on hand.

Barbecued Pork Chops

Barbecued Pork Chops Recipe

Including marinade time, this dish goes from kitchen to table in just 40 minutes. Serve with Kimchi-style vinegar slaw spiced with Sriracha and fresh ginger.

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

"Souvlaki" is the Greek version of grilled kebabs. These chicken souvlaki skewers are served with a fresh tzatziki sauce made from low-fat yogurt, cucumbers, lemon juice, salt, and minced garlic.

Pan-Grilled Snapper with Orzo Pasta Salad

Pan-Grilled Snapper with Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Fish cooks so quickly that taking the time to light and preheat a charcoal grill seems a little inefficient. Instead, grill red snapper fillets over a grill pan for a super quick weeknight meal that requires very little prep time or clean up. Orzo pasta is a refreshing alternative side dish to steamed rice or vegetables.

Pineapple Chicken Satay

Pineapple Chicken Satay Recipe

Skewer some chicken seasoned with peanut oil and curry powder and grill in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Pair with diced pineapple (whose sweetness will balance out the heat in the rest of the dish), sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro - all flavored with fresh lime juice and ground red pepper. A homemade peanut-chili dipping sauce really brings it all together.

Grilled Grouper with Browned Butter-Orange Couscous

Grilled Grouper with Browned Butter-Orange Couscous Recipe

Although the grilled grouper is mighty tasty, the real standout in this meal is the couscous. It's bright, beautiful, and flavorful, making it a memorable addition to any menu where you might otherwise serve rice or potatoes.

Peach Spiced Lamb Chops

Peach Spiced Lamb Chops Recipe

Tired of your usual chicken, beef, and pork main dishes? Turn to lamb. Perfectly seasoned lamb chops pan-grilled over the stove are truly delicious, especially when brushed with a light coating of peach preserves. Serve with sautéed broccolini and couscous.

Jamaican-Spiced Chicken Thighs

Jamaican-Spiced Chicken Thighs Recipe

Take your taste buds on a little cruise down to the Caribbean with these Jamaican-inspired chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are a great alternative to the more classic chicken breasts, since they always turn out juicier and are a little more forgiving for the amateur cook. Chopped jalapeño pepper, red pepper, and black pepper add some serious heat to this dish; it pairs wonderfully with mashed sweet potatoes and a mixed green salad.

Panini Margherita

Panini Margherita Recipe

Pressed panini sandwiches are a creative way to use your grill pan. The simplistic Italian pizza margherita inspired these sandwiches, which feature sliced plum tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil.

Tangy Turkey Burgers

Tangy Turkey Burgers Recipe

In this recipe, green onions, white wine-and-herb chicken marinade, garlic salt, and pepper really raise the turkey burger flavor bar. Top with sliced avoacdo and mayonnaise for the ultimate turkey burger experience.

Cilantro Flank Steak

Cilantro Flank Steak Recipe

Flavorful cilantro pairs well with budget-friendly, pan-grilled flank steak in this Southwestern-style dish.

Goat Cheese–Stuffed Jalapeños with Ranchero Sauce

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños with Ranchero Sauce Recipe

These little gems are a twist on what are commonly known as "afterburners" or "jalapeño poppers". Not only can you prepare them over a grill pan, but we've added a little goat cheese to the traditional cream-cheese filling and crafted a spicy dipping sauce that comes together in a flash.

Grilled Tofu, Bacon, and Avocado Sandwiches

Grilled Tofu, Bacon, and Avocado Sandwiches Recipe

When it comes to indoor grilling, don't forget the tofu! These Asian-style gourmet sandwiches could be easily transformed into all-vegetarian stackers with some "fakon" (vegetarian bacon). They're also a great way to use up leftover zucchini.

Quick Panzanella with Chicken

Quick Panzanella with Chicken Recipe

Panzanella is a traditional Italian summertime dish featuring bread and tomatoes tossed with oil, vinegar, and herbs. In this recipe, pan-grilled chicken adds a protein punch to make this a filling meal. If desired, serve with seasoned green beans.

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Pump up the flavor of classic pan-grilled fajitas by marinating the chicken and vegetables in beer, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, canola oil, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed garlic. For the ultimate one-dish meal, grill chicken and veggies in your grill pan, then toast the tortillas in the pan as well.