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25 Summer Dinners You Can Make in Just 25 Minutes

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Leah Goggins May 04, 2022
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Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken

These dinners are quick enough to make any night of the week. You only need 25 minutes or less to whip up any of these simple summer meals, from veggie sandwiches to fresh salads. With ingredients like cucumbers, peaches, tomatoes and melon on the menu, you're in for a healthy seasonal meal with lots of flavor. Recipes like our Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken and ​​Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce are undeniably delicious ways to enjoy summer flavors. 

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Cucumber Sandwich

Cucumber Sandwich
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This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread holds everything together. Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.

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One-Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta

One-Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta
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Thanks to quick-cooking shrimp, this one-pot meal comes together in record time. Tomatoes add a burst of color and acidity, while chopped basil brings freshness. Serve over pasta or whole grains.

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Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken

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This super-fast and healthy smothered chicken tastes best on the deck with a chilled glass of gewürztraminer. The fruity white pairs nicely with the peaches here.

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Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad

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Cutting the steak immediately after cooking breaks all the rules on meat cookery, but in this recipe we do it intentionally in order to capture the juices and incorporate them into the dressing. Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.

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Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce

Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce
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These pan-seared scallops come together in just 20 minutes for a delicious, easy dinner. You'll want some whole-wheat angel hair pasta or polenta to sop up all the rich, briny sauce.

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Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos

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In this mahi-mahi fish taco recipe, chili-coated fish gets a lovely crust from the hot pan. The creaminess of the avocado sauce complements the crisp crunch of the jicama, and it's all pulled together in 20 minutes.

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Caprese Sandwich

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This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Topping the bread with a layer of basil leaves and using toasted bread helps to keep the sandwich from getting soggy if you need to make it a few hours ahead.

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Seared Scallops with Green Goddess Slaw

Seared Scallops with Green Goddess Slaw
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Avocado, yogurt and buttermilk lend creaminess to the herbaceous dressing coating this salad.

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Orange-Mint Freekeh Salad with Lima Beans

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This salad is loaded with colorful produce: fresh mint, snap peas, radishes and oranges. For pretty snap pea slices, cut them into long, thin strips.

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Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
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Cilantro adds color and flavor when blended to make a creamy dressing. Serve this healthy salad for lunch or dinner.

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Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Chicken Caprese Sandwich
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This chicken caprese sandwich has all the classic flavors of a caprese salad with an added boost of protein from grilled chicken. Using store-bought grilled chicken makes assembly quick and easy. This sandwich for one is made in a skillet, but would work equally well in a panini press if you have one on hand.

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Crab Salad

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This fresh and clean crab salad sits on top of crunchy romaine lettuce with extra crunch coming from bell pepper and celery. The sweet crab is laced with a creamy dressing (thanks to Greek-style yogurt and mayo) with just a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Lemon and herbs bring it all together and brighten everything up.

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Pesto Salmon

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Herby and bright pesto coats tender salmon fillets in this quick and healthy fish dish. Colorful cherry tomatoes burst and combine with shallots to complement the pesto in this fast and simple weeknight dinner.

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Hot Honey Grilled Shrimp

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Shrimp are coated in sweet heat thanks to hot honey and Sriracha. If you want to take the heat down a notch, use regular honey instead.

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Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Shrimp & Avocado Salad
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Peppery fresh radishes complement sweet shrimp and creamy avocado in this quick salad. Enjoy this healthy salad as a quick light dinner or for lunch.

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Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives

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This Mediterranean lentil salad, with chopped veggies, feta cheese and a light dressing, is perfect to have on hand for a quick lunch.

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Grilled Caprese Chicken

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The topping of this caprese-like chicken gets nice and melty on the grill. While you're there, crisp up some crusty bread to serve alongside. It's great for soaking up all the flavorful juices left on your plate.

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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

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Grilling gives these shrimp tostadas a boost of smoky flavor. Skewering the shrimp prevents them from falling through the grates while getting even char on each side. If you have a grill basket, you can throw them in that instead; just make sure to get them into a single layer so they don't steam.

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Blackened Chicken with Chopped Salad

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In this spin, we coat this blackened chicken with spices common to Cajun cooking, like dried thyme and cayenne pepper. Then, instead of using the traditional method of searing in a cast-iron pan, we take advantage of the warmer weather by grilling outside.

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Feta Dipping Sauce

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If you like shrimp, this spicy grilled shrimp recipe will be your new favorite. It's easy, fast and delicious! The subtle spice of the cayenne is balanced by the creamy feta sauce. If you want to tame the heat, you can cut the cayenne in half or skip it completely.

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Chopped Salad with Chicken & Avocado-Buttermilk Dressing

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This herb-loaded green goddess-inspired dressing gets a color boost from creamy avocado. Make a double batch of this healthy salad dressing to keep on hand for salads throughout the week.

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Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Melon Plate

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This perfect picnic for two is great for an outdoor date night or even just a quick, romantic dinner at home. The fresh fruit, vegetables and cheese pair perfectly with prosecco for sipping. Chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert make the meal extra-special.

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Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing

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Serve this Asian salad with grilled steak, chicken or firm white fish like halibut. You can also double the recipe and bring it to your next potluck. If you can find tatsoi, a peppery Asian leafy green, use it instead of mild-mannered spinach. Store-bought Thai sweet chili sauce and umami-packed white miso build fast flavor in this easy summer salad.

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Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

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Enjoy classic shrimp scampi lightened up with zucchini noodles in place of pasta. The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.

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Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza

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This light and flavorful caprese pizza is ready when the tomatoes are just heated through and the mozzarella cheese is slightly melted. If you want a little more on this pizza, it'd be delicious with a few slices of prosciutto. Chef tip: let your dough come up to room temperature before you stretch it--it'll make it much easier to work with.

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    1 of 25 Cucumber Sandwich
    2 of 25 One-Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta
    3 of 25 Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken
    4 of 25 Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad
    5 of 25 Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce
    6 of 25 Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos
    7 of 25 Caprese Sandwich
    8 of 25 Seared Scallops with Green Goddess Slaw
    9 of 25 Orange-Mint Freekeh Salad with Lima Beans
    10 of 25 Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
    11 of 25 Chicken Caprese Sandwich
    12 of 25 Crab Salad
    13 of 25 Pesto Salmon
    14 of 25 Hot Honey Grilled Shrimp
    15 of 25 Shrimp & Avocado Salad
    16 of 25 Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives
    17 of 25 Grilled Caprese Chicken
    18 of 25 Grilled Shrimp Tostadas
    19 of 25 Blackened Chicken with Chopped Salad
    20 of 25 Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Feta Dipping Sauce
    21 of 25 Chopped Salad with Chicken & Avocado-Buttermilk Dressing
    22 of 25 Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Melon Plate
    23 of 25 Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing
    24 of 25 Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
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