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Quick and easy dinners

Discover simple and delicious dinner recipes that require only 5 ingredients or less. These meals are perfect for busy weeknights and will save you time and money in the kitchen.

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Introduction

We all have days where we want to put together a quick and easy dinner without having to go through the hassle of buying tons of ingredients or spending hours in the kitchen. Fortunately, you don't need a long list of ingredients to make a delicious and satisfying dinner. In this blog post, we'll share some of our favorite 5-ingredient dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights.

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Recipe 1: Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients:

1 pound of shrimp / 4 cloves of garlic, minced / 4 tablespoons of butter
1 lemon, juiced / Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Peel and devein the shrimp.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
5. Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. The garlic butter shrimp is incredibly flavorful and can be served with a side of rice or pasta.

 

Recipe 2: Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

4 medium-sized tomatoes / 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese / 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar / Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/4 inch slices.
2. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate.
3. Sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the top of the tomato and mozzarella slices.
4. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe is perfect for hot summer days when you don't want to turn on the oven or stove. It's incredibly refreshing and can be served as a light lunch or dinner.

 

Recipe 3: One-Pan Chicken and Veggies

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts / 1 pound of baby red potatoes / 2 cups of baby carrots
2 tablespoons of olive oil / 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Wash and dry the baby red potatoes and baby carrots.
3. Cut the baby red potatoes into quarters.
4. In a large bowl, combine the baby red potatoes, baby carrots, olive oil, and Italian seasoning.
5. Place the chicken breasts in the center of a large baking dish.
6. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken in the baking dish.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and only requires one pan, which means less cleanup for you. The chicken and vegetables are packed with flavor, and you can easily swap out the vegetables for your favorites.

 

Recipe 4: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

8 oz linguine / 1 lb shrimp / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic / Salt and pepper / Parsley

Instructions:

1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
   
2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
   
3. Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
   
4. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
   
5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the pan with the shrimp and garlic butter.
   
6. Toss the pasta and shrimp together until coated with the garlic butter.
   
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with chopped parsley.

 

Recipe 5: Caprese Chicken

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts / Salt and pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese / 4 slices tomato / Basil leaves / Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast.
5. Add a slice of tomato on top of the cheese and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

These 5-ingredient dinner recipes are quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious meal without a lot of fuss. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.

 

Conclusion

Don't let a lack of time or ingredients keep you from enjoying a delicious homemade dinner. These 5-ingredient dinner recipes are proof that you don't need a long list of ingredients or a lot of time to create a satisfying and flavorful meal. Whether you're in the mood for chicken, shrimp, or beef, there's a recipe here for everyone. Give these recipes a try and see just how easy and delicious dinner can be!

 

 

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