30-Minute Meals for Easy Weeknights
Thirty-minute meals work best when the cooking method matches the ingredients. Thin chicken, fish fillets, canned beans and small pasta shapes can make satisfying dinners without an elaborate plan. These recipes show you where to start and how to combine the main dish with a quick vegetable or grain.
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20 minSticky Honey Garlic Salmon
Sweet, savory, and gloriously sticky salmon with an easy skillet glaze.
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30 minLemon Chicken Quinoa Bowls With Crisp Vegetables
Build a fresh dinner bowl with lemony skillet chicken, fluffy quinoa, cucumber, and greens in around 30 minutes.
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30 minHoney Garlic Salmon With Green Beans
Cook honey garlic salmon with crisp-tender green beans in one skillet for a sweet-savory dinner in about 30 minutes.
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24 minSheet-Pan Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli With Lemon
Roasted garlic shrimp and broccoli with fresh lemon on a single sheet pan in under 30 minutes.
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Shopping tip
Choose groceries that can work across two or three meals, such as baby spinach, tomatoes, rice and lemons. Frozen vegetables can be a valuable shortcut.
Cooking tip
Time estimates vary with the size of the ingredients and equipment. Do not rush food safety to meet a clock: check doneness and adjust cooking time if needed.
Before you begin
- Cut vegetables before you begin the hot cooking steps.
- Use a wide pan to avoid crowding.
- Set out seasonings and measure liquid before turning on the stove.