15 Dinner Ideas So Fast, You’ll Be Eating in 30 Minutes or Less!
When hunger strikes and you’re short on time, these 15 dinner ideas have got you covered. In 30 minutes or less, you’ll have a delicious, satisfying meal ready to enjoy without the stress of long cooking times. From quick stir-fries to simple pastas, these recipes are designed to be fast, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to these speedy, mouthwatering meals!
Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce
Love Salmon? This Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce is a quick & easy meal perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, and fancy enough for entertaining. The salmon is simply grilled with cajun seasoning and lemon and topped with a fresh sauce of red bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. All on the table in 30 minutes!
Thai Beef with Carrot Basil Salad
Stir up a taste of Asia with this delicious Thai beef with Carrot Basil Salad. Saute ground beef & top with fresh vegetables for an easy & healthy meal.
Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
With thinly sliced beef and tender onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, Gyudon or Japanese Beef Rice Bowl is synonymous with comfort. This simple and delicious dish, served over hot steamed rice, has been a staple in Japanese cuisine for over 150 years! It’s a perfect quick meal for a busy weeknight!
Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon and Dill
This recipe for Instant Pot Salmon means that dinner has never been quicker! You can make this recipe in just ten minutes. The salmon is paired with a lemon and dill yogurt sauce that adds the perfect level of zest to the seafood dish. Enjoy!
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki
The best juicy Greek chicken meatballs served over a light and fresh Greek salad dressed in tzatziki sauce. Cook them in the oven, stovetop, or air fryer for quick, healthy, gluten-free, and under 30-minute weeknight dinner or lunch.
10 Minute Meal – Mapo Tofu
Quick and easy Japanese-style Mapo Tofu will satisfy you on a busy weeknight! This popular, homey dish features silken tofu and ground pork in a rich and savory sauce that goes perfectly with hot steamed rice.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Get ready for this 20-minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta to start making a regular appearance on your dinner table because everybody is going to love it! Perfectly cooked shrimp with al dente pasta, roasted red peppers, and zucchini all come together in a creamy garlic sauce that is a cinch to make and completely satisfying for a weeknight meal.
Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops (Easy Recipe)
We spill all the secrets and tips that make this easy Baked Pork Chop recipe one of our most popular recipes ever! With 17 million page views and hundreds of Five-Stars reviews, we know this recipe works, it’s fail-proof and delicious.
Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Recipe
This easy Chicken Shawarma with vegetables sheet pan dinner is seasoned with a delicious blend of warm spices and then, oven roasted to perfection.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Experience the perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this foolproof Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe. Using the magic of air frying technology, these chicken legs turn out golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.
Spicy Salmon Roll Sushi
Recipe with instructions for your own homemade salmon roll sushi. This is a spicy inside-out sushi roll with raw salmon fish. I have added instructions for using cured salmon.
Hibachi Shrimp
If you love hibachi, now you can make it at home! This Hibachi Shrimp recipes is the BEST, and there is even a homemade yum yum sauce!
Keto Chicken Milanese
Looking for a satisfying chicken recipe in less than 30 minutes? This super easy keto chicken Milanese is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside! The family will request it week after week! I love using flavorful pork rinds as a breading on meats. It’s a great alternative to traditional breadcrumbs made with bread. I honestly think the pork rind breading is better! I love serving this keto chicken Milanese with a simple arugula salad for an easy, yet elegant dinner.
Creamy Tuscan Salmon
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe is made with tender pan-seared salmon fillets in a rich sauce made with sundried tomatoes, garlic, and cream. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that is ready in 30 minutes so it’s even easier than going out!
Baked Scallops
These easy-baked scallops have a crispy, golden-brown Parmesan coating, while the scallops are buttery and tender. Sea scallops taste heavenly when baked in the oven, and it’s a simple main course or appetizer that can be made in less than 30 minutes!
