15 Quick Dinner Recipes Ready in Under 30 Minutes

1. Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients:

• • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

• • 4 tbsp butter

• • 4 cloves garlic, minced

• • Salt and pepper to taste

• • Parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

1. 1. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.

1. 1. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper.

1. 1. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.

1. 1. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

2. Quick Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)

• • 2 tbsp soy sauce

• • 1 tbsp olive oil

• • 1 tsp ginger, minced

• • 1 cup cooked rice (optional)

Instructions:

1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

1. 1. Add mixed vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.

1. 1. Stir in the soy sauce and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

1. 1. Serve with cooked rice if desired.

3. Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

• • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• • 8 small tortillas

• • 1 cup salsa

• • 1 cup cheese, shredded

• • Avocado and cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

1. 1. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, salsa, and cheese.

1. 1. Garnish with sliced avocado and cilantro.

1. 1. Serve with lime wedges.

4. Caprese Salad with Chicken

Ingredients:

• • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

• • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• • 1 cup mozzarella balls

• • Fresh basil leaves

• • 3 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

1. 1. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently.

1. 1. Serve immediately.

5. Pasta with Spinach and Feta

Ingredients:

• • 8 oz pasta of choice

• • 2 cups fresh spinach

• • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

• • 2 tbsp olive oil

• • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

1. 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

1. 1. Add spinach and garlic powder, cooking until spinach is wilted.

1. 1. Combine the cooked pasta and feta with the spinach, stirring gently.

1. 1. Serve warm.

6. Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• • 1 lb beef, sliced thinly

• • 2 cups broccoli florets

• • 1/4 cup soy sauce

• • 1 tbsp cornstarch

• • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. 1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and cornstarch to create a marinade.

1. 1. Marinate beef for 5 minutes.

1. 1. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat.

1. 1. Add beef and broccoli, stir-frying for about 5-7 minutes.

1. 1. Serve immediately.

7. Quesadillas with Salsa

Ingredients:

• • 4 flour tortillas

• • 2 cups cheese, shredded

• • 1 cup cooked chicken or beans (optional)

• • 1/2 cup salsa

• • Olive oil for frying

Instructions:

1. 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

1. 1. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with cheese.

1. 1. Add chicken or beans if using, then fold the tortilla.

1. 1. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes each.

1. 1. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

8. Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

• • 4 boneless chicken breasts

• • 4 cloves garlic, minced

• • Juice of 1 lemon

• • 2 tbsp olive oil

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Add chicken breasts and marinate for about 10 minutes.

1. 1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken.

1. 1. Cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

1. 1. Serve with a side salad.

9. One-Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Ingredients:

• • 2 salmon fillets

• • 1 bunch asparagus

• • 2 tbsp olive oil

• • Salt and pepper to taste

• • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

1. 1. On a baking sheet, arrange salmon and asparagus.

1. 1. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

1. 1. Top with lemon slices.

1. 1. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.

10. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• • 1 cucumber, diced

• • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

• • 2 tbsp olive oil

• • 1 tbsp lemon juice

• • Feta cheese for topping

Instructions:

1. 1. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.

1. 1. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, mixing well.

1. 1. Top with feta cheese and serve cold.

11. Simple Vegetable Omelette

Ingredients:

• • 4 eggs

• • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced

• • 1/4 cup onions, diced

• • 1/2 cup cheese, shredded

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. In a skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions until tender.

1. 1. Add the egg mixture and cook until set.

1. 1. Sprinkle cheese on one half and fold the omelette in half.

1. 1. Serve warm.

12. Tuna Salad Wrap

Ingredients:

• • 1 can tuna, drained

• • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• • 1/4 cup celery, chopped

• • 4 large lettuce leaves

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Spoon the tuna mixture onto lettuce leaves and wrap them up.

1. 1. Serve immediately.

13. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients:

• • 8 oz spaghetti

• • 4 cloves garlic, sliced

• • 1/2 cup olive oil

• • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

• • Parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.

1. 1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and red pepper flakes.

1. 1. Cook until garlic is golden, then add cooked spaghetti to the skillet.

1. 1. Toss to combine and garnish with parsley.

1. 1. Serve immediately.

14. Thai Peanut Noodles

Ingredients:

• • 8 oz noodles of choice

• • 1/3 cup peanut butter

• • 2 tbsp soy sauce

• • 1 tbsp honey

• • 1/4 cup water

• • Chopped peanuts and scallions for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. Cook noodles according to package instructions.

1. 1. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and water.

1. 1. Toss noodles with peanut sauce and garnish with peanuts and scallions.

1. 1. Serve warm or cold.

15. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced

• • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

• • 1/4 cup celery, chopped

• • 1/4 cup grapes, halved

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. In a bowl, combine chicken, Greek yogurt, celery, grapes, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Mix well and serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.