30 Minute Dinner Recipes

Life can be demanding. Between jobs, school, kids, family, social obligations and hobbies, you don’t always have time to put a meal on the table. Instead of heading for the nearest drive through, check out this compilation of over fifty 30 minute dinner ideas.

Each of these recipes can be prepared from start to finish in less than half an hour. Don’t think just because these 30 minute meals are quick that they aren’t big on flavor. I feed each of these 30 minute dinner recipes to my own family and they are definitely kid approved.

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royal red shrimp and cherry tomatoes garnished with fresh basil over linguine

Royal Reds over Linguine

Last updated on July 12th, 2023 Royal red shrimp are the star of Southern seafood. Serve these royal reds over a bed of tender linguine tossed in spicy garlic butter sauce. The best shrimp come from the Gulf of Mexico. You will never convince me otherwise. And the best of […]

large white casserole dish of shrimp creole garnished with sliced green onions

Shrimp Creole

Last updated on April 17th, 2023 Shrimp creole is a popular dish in Louisiana made with shrimp, diced tomatoes, vegetables and served over cooked white rice. While attending a food bloggers’ conference in New Orleans many years ago, someone in the audience asked a panelist what the difference was between […]

overhead shot of a blue skillet of tomato gravy with plates of biscuits topped with gravy and a basket of biscuits to the side on a dark wooden background

Tomato Gravy + VIDEO

Last updated on September 3rd, 2023 Tomato gravy is a breakfast essential in the South. Fresh or canned tomatoes are simmered with a roux and served over flaky buttermilk biscuits. Tomato gravy. If you’re not from the South, you might assume it’s something your put over pasta for dinner. While […]

overhead shot of a hand taking a chip from a large blue platter of shrimp nachos

Shrimp Nachos

Last updated on April 2nd, 2023 Shrimp nachos are loaded with spicy succulent shrimp, creamy chili cheese sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro. I don’t make nachos enough. I’m not sure why. Chips are the only real requirement, which means you can go crazy with the toppings. Not […]

Seasoned catfish fillets topped with artichoke hearts, black olives, tomatoes and feta cheese on a white plate with a fork and toasted bread

Mediterranean Catfish Fillets

Last updated on April 2nd, 2023 Add this easy and delicious catfish recipe to your weeknight dinner arsenal. Seasoned catfish fillets are sautéed in olive oil, then topped with black olives, tomatoes and artichokes. This post was not sponsored by U.S. Farm Raised Catfish. 2022 Winner of the Catfish Culinary […]