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Quick Dinner Recipes

Delicious and healthy dinner recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta Your favorite type
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 pound shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup white wine Optional
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice To taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chicken Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger Minced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Sheet Pan Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 2 cups fresh vegetables Cherry tomatoes, asparagus, or zucchini slices
Beef Tacos
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup lettuce Shredded
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
Caprese Chicken
  • 4 breasts chicken
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella Sliced
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes Sliced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil Chopped
Vegetable Fried Rice
  • 4 cups cooked rice Or minute rice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Frozen work well
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup sliced green onions

Method
 

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
  1. Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions (8-10 minutes).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
  5. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  6. Pour white wine into the skillet and let it reduce slightly.
  7. Add butter and fresh lemon juice.
  8. Toss in cooked pasta and add back shrimp along with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve immediately.
Chicken Stir-Fry
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Chop vegetables.
  3. Prepare sauce in a small bowl by combining soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, and rice vinegar.
  4. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  5. Cook chicken until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, then remove to a plate.
  6. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together for another minute.
  8. Serve over rice or noodles.
Sheet Pan Salmon
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Arrange salmon on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and dill.
  3. Arrange vegetables around the salmon, drizzle with olive oil, and season to taste.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  5. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Beef Tacos
  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking apart as it cooks.
  2. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
  4. Set up a taco bar with toppings and let family members assemble their tacos.
Caprese Chicken
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken, slice, and top with mozzarella and tomatoes.
  4. Return to skillet briefly to warm through.
  5. Top with basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Serve with a salad.
Vegetable Fried Rice
  1. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat.
  2. Add beaten eggs and scramble, then remove to a plate.
  3. Add more oil and stir-fry vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, along with cooked eggs and green onions. Toss until heated through.

Notes

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