When the clock is ticking and hunger is growing, having a repertoire of quick dinner recipes can be a real lifesaver. In this edition, we’re excited to bring you the 65th installment of our series: “What’s for Dinner?” featuring easy, delicious, and super-fast recipes to help you whip up dinner in a jiffy.
1. Lemon Garlic Pasta
If you’re in the mood for something light yet tantalizing, this lemon garlic pasta is your go-to recipe. It requires minimal ingredients and can be on your table in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
– 200g spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– Zest and juice of 1 lemon
– A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden. Add lemon zest and juice, then toss in the cooked pasta along with parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
2. Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables
This chicken stir-fry is a splendid choice for a nutritious meal that packs flavor without taking up much of your time.
Ingredients:
– 300g chicken breast, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
– 1 teaspoon minced ginger
– 1 garlic clove, minced
-Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Marinate chicken slices in soy sauce for about five minutes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté ginger and garlic briefly before adding the chicken slices. Cook until slightly browned; add vegetables and stir-fry until veggies are just tender but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
3. Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
These shrimp tacos are not only quick but also refreshingly delicious – perfect for an impromptu taco night!
Ingredients:
– 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
– Taco seasoning or chili powder
– Corn tortillas
-Cabbage slaw (shredded cabbage mixed with lime juice, salt)
-Avocado slices
Instructions:
Season shrimp with taco seasoning or chili powder. Cook shrimp over medium heat in a nonstick skillet until pink – approximately three to five minutes per side.
Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
Assemble tacos by placing shrimp into tortillas followed by cabbage slaw.
Top with avocado slices if desired.
4.Balsamic Glazed Salmon
This balsamic glazed salmon recipe is both deliciously tangy and incredibly easy to prepare making it perfect when you need an impressive meal without much effort.
Ingredients:
-4 salmon fillets
-Saltandpepper
-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:
Preheat oven to broil setting.
Season salmon filletswith saltandpepper.
Mixbalsamic vinegarwith honeyina small bowl then brushoverthe salmon.
Placein ovenandsalamanderbroilfor about6to8minutesoruntilthe desired donenessis reachedandthe glaze has caramelized nicely.
Remember these recipes next time you’re wondering “What’s for Dinner?” Each dish promises flavor complexity without requiring extensive prep time or cooking expertise making them perfect options when you need something tasty yet straightforward on busy weeknights!