10 Spectacular Summer Dinner Recipes That Are Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
Serious Eats / Jen CauseySummer is, without a doubt, my favorite season for cooking. The abundance and variety of produce available has me running to the farmers market so I can snatch up juicy peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and bicolor corn. I fill my basket with tender zucchini and crunchy sweet peppers, eager to take advantage of all that summer has to offer. While I love turning all the seasonal produce into delicious meals, that doesn’t mean I want to spend the entire summer in the kitchen—most evenings, I still want to get dinner on the table fast. Aside from occasional undertakings like eggplant parm or Southern tomato pie, I often look to summer meals that are light, refreshing, and quick to make. Luckily for me, there are plenty of speedy, minimal-effort seasonal dinner recipes on our site to choose from. Below, you’ll find 10 of my favorite summer dinner recipes that bring together the best of the season—and can be made in less than 30 minutes.The Best Moules Marinières (Sailor-Style Mussels)Serious Eats / Qi AiInexpensive, elegant, and easy, these mussels are the ultimate one-pot meal. Just don't forget the crusty bread for dipping!Rigatoni Con Pesce Spada (Pasta With Swordfish, Tomato, and Eggplant)Vicky WasikThis easy, breezy Sicilian summertime classic relies on high quality ingredients for the best results.Laab Moo Isan (Thai Isan-Style Minced Pork Salad)Vicky WasikSalads are a key component to a balanced Thai meal, and this bright, spicy, and refreshing northeastern Thai meat version is one of our favorites.Bibim Guksu (Korean Cold Mixed NoodlesSerious Eats / Matt HunzikerCool down with a bowl of these Korean cold noodles, which get their spicy sweetness from a gochujang-based sauce and extra nuttiness from crushed sesame seeds.Crunchy Fried Fish TacosSerious Eats / Jen CauseyHere, double stacks of corn tortillas filled with beer-battered fish, crisp shredded cabbage, and pickled onions are topped with spicy mayo, cilantro, and lime.Air-Fryer SalmonSerious Eats/Jen CauseyOur foolproof air-fryer salmon cooks in under 15 minutes and guarantees tender fish with crisp skin every time.The Ultimate Smash CheeseburgerSerious Eats / Amanda SuarezSame smash burger size, but twice the amount of crisp, browned crust.Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes and XO SauceVicky WasikThis recipe is further proof that all you need to elevate a quick weeknight dinner is the right condiment.XO Mazemen (Broth-less Ramen With XO Sauce)Vicky WasikThis pantry-friendly variation on ramen is ready in no time thanks to XO sauce, a powerfully savory condiment.Grilled Tuna SteaksVicky WasikNice and thick slabs of tuna loin are one of the keys to ensuring perfect results on the grill every time. Serve it next to rice and a light salad for a complete meal.
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