30-minute dinner recipes

Here are three of the best 30-minute dinner recipes with full explanations:

1. Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry: This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with the cornstarch until coated.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.

3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

4. Add the bell peppers and green onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.

5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and cooked through.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and Sriracha sauce.

7. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables and toss to coat.

8. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.

9. One-Pot Chicken Alfredo: This recipe is a comfort food classic that comes together in just one pot.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned on all sides.

3. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

4. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and fettuccine pasta to the pot.

5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

9. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry: This recipe is a healthy and flavorful option that's perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flank steak, sliced against the grain
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with the cornstarch until coated.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
4. Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
5. Add the beef to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey.
7. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli and