5 Delish Dinner Recipes That Take 15 Minutes or Less
Unless cooking dinner recipes brings you feelings of zen (in my case, pffft), you’d much rather spend your time on the whole living life thing. That being said, you don’t want to sacrifice the quality of your meal for the sake of getting out of the kitchen faster.
What you need are quick and easy recipes that don’t look quick and easy—quick as in less than 15 minutes to prepare, and easy as in… well, not hard.
Below are five dinner recipes that fit the bill, courtesy of Leanne Ely, nutritionist, bestselling author, and delish recipe extraordinaire. All are from her book, “Part-Time Paleo“, so you can enjoy an amazing meal without all the pesky prep:
1. Island Seasoned Salmon (8 minutes)
Ingredients
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons raw honey
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
4 six-ounce salmon fillets
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Directions
In a small bowl, combine all spices. In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, and vinegar. Brush the honey mixture on all sides of each fillet. Then season all fillets evenly with spice mix. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear each fillet for 2-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
2. Wilted Greens with Lemon Shrimp (7 minutes)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Melt coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook until onion is soft. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, for 2-4 minutes, or until pink and opaque. Add greens; cook until wilted. Add coconut milk, then season with lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and serve.
3. Sweet Potato Scramble (11 minutes)
Ingredients
8 large eggs, whisked
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is melted, add sweet potato, red onion, and garlic. Stir regularly for about 8 minutes (or until sweet potato starts to soften). Turn heat down to medium, pour whisked eggs into the pan, and stir until cooked through (about 3-5 minute). Season with salt and pepper and serve!
4. Honeyed Cashew Chicken (12 minutes)
Ingredients
1/4 cup raw honey
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup finely chopped raw cashews
1-2 tablespoons ghee
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Dip each chicken breast half into the mixture, making sure all sides are evenly coated. After soaking one, sprinkle with cashews on all sides. Repeat with remaining chicken. Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Garlic Lime Chicken (12 minutes)
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
Directions
In a small bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; sprinkle mixture on both sides of chicken breast halves.
In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat; saute chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side; remove from skillet and keep warm.
Add lime juice and chicken broth to the skillet, whisking up all of the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until sauce has reduced slightly. Return chicken to the skillet to thoroughly coat with the sauce; serve.
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Dinner party image via Shutterstock / Food images via Leanne Ely
