Imagine this… It’s 6 pm, you’ve been a long day at work and the last thing you feel like doing is working out what to cook for dinner We’ve all been there. But then as long as you have the right cooking recipes at your disposal, it will take you no time to prepare something scrumptious. When you need nothing but a simple and happy meals, these quick and easy dinner recipes will do the magic.
So in this post, I will share four excellent time and taste saving recipes with you. So whether you are a novice or a hermit of the home kitchen, these meals make for simple-to-stalk and stun.
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1. Lemon Zest Garlic Butter Shrimp
Garlic butter and shrimp — it is the holy union of excellence. This dish is fancy, not much (if any) TBD time, and makes a nice elegant weeknight dinner when all you want to do is writhe your hungriness into some deliciously perfect plating.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter on medium heat.
- Throw in some garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes on one side; then flip them over 2 more minutes or until pink.
- Stir in zested lemon and parsley.
Delicious served with rice/quinoa or a green salad
Using just a few ingredients, you can have a restaurant-quality meal made at home Not to mention you can make this recipe in just 10 minutes!
2. This week at Casa de Wesson we had: Stir-fry with tofu and a metric ton of vegetables
If you need a clean plant-based, but tasty dinner option and keep you full at the same time this quick & easy Dinner is just right for here! Pair tofu and a rainbow of mixed vegetables for a complete, ready in no time meal that is simple to pull together.
Ingredients:
- 1 block firm tofu, cubed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil.
- optional tofu, cubed and stir fried til golden brown on all sides Remove and set aside.
- Heat some more oil and sauté garlic and ginger in the same pan until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and stir fry until crispy.
- Return tofu and soy sauce to the pan, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve over rice or noodles.
Stir-fries are great because you can use any vegetables in your kitchen. They are nutritious, and delicious, and 20 minutes is all you need!
3. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
This protecting Italian dish is that the relief once you ar running out of your time and ingredients. Aglio e Olio means Olive oil and garlic based pasta is very simple to make using pantry staples but have a burst of flavor. This is also one of the easiest and fastest cooking recipes that everyone must know.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 large cloves of garlic, sliced into thin circuits.
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Following the directions on the package, cook spaghetti. Save 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil, in a large skillet, over medium heat. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until golden.
- Add the noodles and some pasta water. Combine thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly.
- Season with parsley, salt, and pepper. Enjoy with a pinch of parmesan if you like.
This recipe only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, and it definitely tastes far more complicated than that!
4. One-Pot Sausage and Rice
This one-pot dish of sausages and rice is the perfect fix for a no-fuss, satisfying supper. No if you think about it this is a meal of pick three protein carbs veggies all in one.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Add salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat large pot, brown sausage. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and bell peppers, saute until soft.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce flame to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Mix in sausage, cook for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
If you are looking for a quick and tasty weeknight meal that can feed an army with very little clean-up then one pot meals are perfect.
Conclusion
When it comes to busy weeknights, I tend to run out of steam when cooking. These easy dinner recipes mean you can enjoy a quality home-cooked meal without any of the fuss, save it for Sundays! One-Pot Sausage and Rice, Garlic Butter Shrimp, and more… these recipes show that a few minutes are all you need to get some seriously delicious food on the table.
The next time you need an easy dinner recipe, try one of these. Your taste buds–not to mention your schedule–will appreciate it!