Weeknights are busy. Between work, school, workouts, and everything in between, dinner needs to be fast, flavorful, and low stress.
These five recipes are ready in 35 minutes or less, use simple ingredients, and deliver big flavor without a complicated prep list. Whether you’re craving seafood, pasta, chicken, or a sheet pan meal, this lineup makes weeknight cooking easier.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp
Time: ~15 min • Servings: 2
Flavor: Rich and savory with bold garlic, bright lemon, and fresh herbs. Butter creates a silky sauce while the shrimp stay tender and slightly sweet.
Key Ingredients: Shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon
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Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet
Time: ~30 min • Servings: 3–4
Flavor: Fresh and vibrant with zesty lemon, garlic, and earthy herbs. The quick pan sauce adds light richness without feeling heavy.
Key Ingredients: Chicken, lemon, garlic, oregano
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Creamy Tomato Pasta
Time: ~25 min • Servings: 2–3
Flavor: Comforting and balanced — sweet tomatoes meet velvety cream and salty Parmesan. Garlic and basil round it out with classic Italian notes.
Key Ingredients: Tomatoes, cream, basil, Parmesan
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Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprouts
Time: ~35 min • Servings: 3–4
Flavor: Savory and slightly smoky from sausage, with nutty, caramelized Brussels sprouts. A touch of balsamic adds subtle sweetness and brightness.
Key Ingredients: Chicken sausage, Brussels sprouts, balsamic
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Soy-Glazed Salmon with Ginger
Time: ~20 min • Servings: 2
Flavor: Sweet-savory and deeply aromatic. Soy and honey create a glossy glaze while fresh ginger and garlic bring warmth and depth.
Key Ingredients: Salmon, soy sauce, ginger, honey
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Why These Recipes Work for Busy Weeknights
All five recipes share a few important things:
- •Ready in 35 minutes or less
- •Simple, accessible ingredients
- •Balanced flavors (savory, bright, creamy, sweet)
- •Minimal cleanup
Weeknight meals don’t need to be complicated to be satisfying. The right combination of protein, acidity, fat, and seasoning can transform simple ingredients into something crave-worthy.
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Whether you’ve got shrimp in the freezer, chicken in the fridge, or pasta in the pantry — you’re only a few ingredients away from dinner.
Because weeknights should be simple.
