Discover 39 quick and tasty summer dinner recipes ready in 30 minutes or less. Beat the heat and save time with these fast and fresh, speedy and delicious meals!
Pan-Fried Sockeye Salmon Recipe
Impress your guests at the cookout with this pan-fried sockeye salmon. Its crispy exterior and succulent flesh make it a fantastic choice for a flavorful and elegant main dish that will surely elevate any cookout gathering.
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Colombian marinated chicken drumsticks
This mouthwatering Colombian Chicken Drumsticks recipe is sure to win your dad’s heart with its bold and irresistible flavors. The drumsticks are marinated in a tantalizing blend of spices, including cumin, paprika, garlic, and lime juice, which infuses them with a zesty and aromatic taste. Roasted to perfection, the chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them a true crowd-pleaser. Whether served as a main course for a family dinner or as a delicious addition to a backyard barbecue, this recipe is bound to make your dad’s taste buds dance with delight.
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Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback
Looking for an easy, low carb delicious chicken dinner? Try this delicious Hasselback chicken recipe, which features juicy chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella. This hasselback chicken is an easy meal don in no time.
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Salmon Salad with Bagel
This smoked salmon salad recipe tastes just like a cream cheese and lox bagel, only so much healthier! Cucumber, dill, tomatoes and gluten free bagel chips are topped with a drizzle of homemade cream cheese dressing. To make it keto, just omit the bagel chips.
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Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
This Moroccan salmon with cauliflower, lemon, olives and spices is your ticket to the easiest exotic weeknight dinner.
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Sheet pan paprika chicken and veggies
A whole roasted paprika chicken with a creamy mayonnaise chicken marinade, baked with root veggies and rosemary. Once you taste this mayonnaise marinated chicken recipe, you will never bake chicken any other way!
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Garlicky Pasta
This Aglio Olio e Peperoncino pairs pasta with garlic cooked until just golden, rich olive oil, fresh basil and spicy Calabrian chili peppers.
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Taco Rice Skillet
If you’ve got 30 minutes, you’ve got time for a flavorful, satisfying Taco Rice Skillet. This one-pan wonder combines hearty ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and fluffy rice for a dinner that’s easy to make and even easier to clean up. It’s the epitome of quick comfort food, delivering a full, balanced meal without keeping you tied to the kitchen all evening.
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Easy Egg Roll Soup
Craving the flavors of an egg roll but short on time? This quick and easy egg roll soup is the perfect solution. Loaded with vegetables, tender meat, and the classic flavors of an egg roll, this soup is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta
Enjoy this super quick and easy TikTok Viral Keto Baked Feta Pasta with palmini noodles made in a few minutes. Fully low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free keto dinner made with pasta alternative you are going to love.
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Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce
Succulent grilled scallops with a zesty sauce of lemon, mint, and Pinot Grigio. An elegant, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish for a sophisticated summer feast.
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Fried Halloumi Salad
Delight in the tantalizing flavors of aroma espresso bar fried halloumi salad. The crispy halloumi cheese, mixed greens, and zesty dressing make this salad a refreshing and satisfying choice to start your week.
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Pink Fish Tacos
Dive into vibrant flavors with Pink Fish Tacos. These visually stunning tacos feature succulent fish topped with tangy and refreshing ingredients, creating a delightful Taco Tuesday experience.
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Baked Feta Pasta
This recipe is a perfect choice for pasta lovers. With its creamy and savory baked feta cheese, combined with tomatoes and aromatic herbs, it creates a simple yet flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy your pasta cravings.
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Roasted Eggplant Soup
Discover the rich flavors of Roasted Eggplant Soup. This comforting recipe is a must-try for soup lovers seeking a new twist.
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Seared Tofu with Spicy Thai Mango Salsa
Add a refreshing twist to your Thai cuisine with this Spicy Kiwi Mango Thai Tofu recipe. The vibrant flavors of kiwi combined with traditional Thai ingredients create a unique and delicious dish that’s perfect for exploring new flavors.
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Nordic Fire-Grilled Salmon
Bring the smoky flavors of the grill to your cookout with this Nordic fire-grilled salmon. The charred exterior and tender flesh deliver a delightful combination of taste and texture. Embrace the essence of outdoor cooking with this sensational salmon recipe.
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Peach Salmon Skewers with Peach Jalapeno Crema
Add a burst of summer flavors to your cookout with these peach salmon skewers. The juicy peaches complement the succulent salmon, while the peach jalapeno crema adds a zesty kick. These skewers are a delightful and vibrant addition to any outdoor gathering.
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Zucchini Boat with Bacon
Those quick, easy and delicious 3 cheese Keto Zucchini Boats with bacon are done in minutes and contain only 2 grams of net carbs per serving. Made with few ingredients and fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly, those stuffed zucchini boats are perfect for a family dinner everyone enjoys.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is your ticket to a quick, scrumptious dinner without all the fuss. The air fryer makes the chicken crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the BBQ sauce adds a tangy-sweet kick. It’s a speedy and flavorful dinner that harnesses the power of the air fryer to deliver maximum flavor in minimum time.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
This Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe is simple, delicious, and nutritious!
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Chicken Tostadas
Whip up a delicious and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes with these crispy chicken tostadas. Piled high with tender chicken and flavorful toppings these tostadas are perfect for a quick and tasty dinner.
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Mediterranean Grain Bowl
Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine pre-cooked grains, lots of healthy vegetables, and fresh, bright, bold Mediterranean flavors for an easy, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 10 minutes!
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Air Fryer Naan Pizza
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This 30-minute recipe combines the irresistible flavors of chicken, bacon, and ranch in a comforting casserole. With layers of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and broccoli, this dish is a crowd-pleasing favorite that can be made in no time.
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Low Carb Taco Casserole
This Low Carb Taco Casserole recipe with Mexican ground beef is exactly what you need right now to make an effortless, comforting and heartwarming low-carb casserole dinner for your Taco tuesday. Entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, and keto, this diabetic friendly keto ground beef casserole enriched with Mexican flavors is a perfect meal for your next Super Bowl party.
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Turkey Smash Burgers
This delicious turkey smash burgers recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted. Turkey patties are smashed onto a hot cast iron skillet to produce a caramelized exterior that’s crisp, savory, and delicious.
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Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
The Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad is a bright, zesty, and super quick dinner solution. Tender grilled chicken sits atop a bed of crisp lettuce, corn, beans, and a host of colorful veggies, all tied together with a tangy dressing. It’s a light, refreshing dinner that comes together fast.
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole
This speedy casserole brings together the classic combination of chicken, broccoli, and creamy alfredo sauce in a comforting dish. With minimal prep and a short cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole
The Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch is a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy. Put together in just a few minutes, and this creamy deliciousness will be your family favorite.
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Vegetable Yaki Udon
This vegetable yaki udon recipe is a stir-fried Japanese udon noodle dish that’s savory, sweet, and just a bit spicy.
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Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo
In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this cabbage and sausage alfredo. The combination of tender cabbage, savory sausage, and creamy alfredo sauce creates a hearty dish that will please the whole family.
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Blackened Cod Tacos
These smoky and savory blackened cod tacos are an easy and delicious fish taco recipe with crisp cabbage, fresh lime juice, bright pico de gallo, and lightly charred tortillas. They’re a weeknight dinner you’ll love!
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Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Indulge in the iconic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak with this easy and quick casserole. Packed with tender beef, green bell peppers, and melted cheese, this dish is a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
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Tuna Pesto Pasta
This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love.
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Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Skillet
This 30-minute recipe brings together the best of both worlds – the flavors of a taco and the convenience of a skillet meal. With seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and your favorite taco toppings, this skillet dish is a winner for any busy night.
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Cast Iron Chicken has a wonderfully crisp, savory, salty exterior with a tender, juicy interior that can’t be matched.
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Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
In less than 30 minutes, you can have a flavorful and nutritious meal on the table with this ground beef and cabbage stir fry. Packed with protein, veggies, and a savory sauce, this stir fry is a quick and easy option for a satisfying dinner.
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Quick Egg Roll in a Bowl
Craving the flavors of an egg roll but want a quicker option? This easy egg roll in a bowl recipe is the answer. Loaded with veggies, ground meat, and the delicious seasonings of an egg roll, this dish is ready in no time.
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