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    30 Gourmet Dinners You Can Make in Less Than an Hour

    Published: Jul 8, 2024 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Don't have all day to cook but still want to make something really tasty, and maybe even a little bit impressive? These 30 recipes will have you enjoying restaurant-quality meals in under one hour, and they're all super simple to make as well! Get ready to treat your family and friends to delicious meals, without the long wait or all the hard work.

    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Creamy, cheesy, seafood pasta all in a simple dump-and-bake package.

    Get the recipe: Seafood Pasta Bake

    Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto

    A spoonful of shrimp risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp & asparagus are the stars of this show - heavily supported by Parmesan cheese  & white wine.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

    Gorgonzola Gnocchi

    Grogonzola gnocchi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Creamy, tangy, crispy and utterly delicious!

    Get the recipe: Gorgonzola Gnocchi

    Salmon Tartare

    A salmon tartare on green arugula.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This quick & easy Smoked Salmon Tartare is the perfect prep-ahead appetizer. Delicious and sophisticated, it's seasoned with spicy French Dijon mustard and a hint of rum, and topped with crispy fried capers.

    Get the recipe: Salmon Tartare

    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    Marry me chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make this flavor packed Marry Me Chicken Pasta in just 20 minutes - and don't be surprised if everyone asks for seconds (or your hand in marriage!). It's a super creamy sauce with a delicious flavor combo of crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, paprika & oregano. All achieved with pantry staple dried herbs & minimal prep.

    Get the recipe: Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

    A plate of shrimp boil.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

    Enjoy seafood, meat, and veggies all on one plate - and made in no time with the help of your instant pot!

    Get the recipe: Corrie Cooks

    Pea and Bacon Risotto

    A bowl of pea and bacon risotto.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Bacon and peas come together to make this a date night-worthy risotto dinner.

    Get the recipe: Pea and Bacon Risotto

    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This 10-minute Shrimp Carbonara is a delicious twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. All the creamy texture of traditional Carbonara, with the addition of perfectly cooked shrimp.

    Get the recipe: Shrimp Carbonara

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mushroom truffle risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Mushroom, truffles and lots of butter make this a delicious date night treat.

    Get the recipe: Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This 15-minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is an irresistible combination of tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and flavorful garlic butter sauce. Follow this simple recipe to create an effortless meal that blends the best of seafood and pasta into a delicious dish the whole family will love.

    Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Sheet Pan Halloumi Tacos

    Halloumi tacos.
    Image credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    Craving tacos, but don't have the time? Yes you do! Making these delicious halloumi tacos is a breeze.

    Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Halloumi Tacos

    Salmon Risotto

    A spoonful of salmon risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A delicous salmon risotto with pan fried salmon and lots of taste.

    Get the recipe: Salmon Risotto with Leeks & Lemon

    Air Fryer Cornish Hens

    A cornish hen on a plate.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Cook whole cornish hens in the air fryer, it's quick and a perfect date night or Sunday night dinner.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cornish Hens

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    A spoonful of cheesy tortellini casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Easy, cheesy and totally delicious - this is comfort food at its best!

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    One Pan Fish & Broccoli in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

    Fish and broccoli with sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Silky, savory, delicious lemon butter caper sauce pairs so well with fish & broccoli. All made in one pan!

    Get the recipe: Fish & Broccoli in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This twist on a carbonara is quick and easy to make, and uses common ingredients you'll find at any supermarket.

    Get the recipe: Tortellini Carbonara

    Pork Chops with Mushrooms & Red Wine

    Pork chops with red wine and mushrooms.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Red wine, mushrooms & thyme smother the pork chops in this delicious dish.

    Get the recipe: Cast Iron Pork Chops with Mushrooms, Red Wine & Thyme

    Spicy Vodka Pasta

    spicy vodka pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Spicy, creamy, and so flavorful - you'll love this version of Vodka Pasta.

    Get the recipe: Spicy Vodka Pasta

    Smoked Salmon Risotto

    Smoked salmon risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make the easiest salmon risotto ever using smoked salmon - you don't even have to stir it a lot!

    Get the recipe: Smoked Salmon Risotto

    Duck with Orange Sauce

    Duck with orange sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Scared of cooking duck? Think again! This super easy recipe will have you cooking duck like a pro in no time.

    Get the recipe: Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce

    Apple Risotto

    Apple risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A new twist on classic risotto - a bit sweet from the apples, balanced by savory Parmesan cheese and salty, crunchy Marcona almonds.

    Get the recipe: Apple Risotto with Marcona Almonds

    Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

    Air fried mahi mahi.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Mahi mahi cooks perfectly in the air fryer - and pairs deliciously with tart mango salsa.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

    Cacio e Pepe

    A fork with cacio e pepe.
    Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

    A classic Italian pasta dish that's surprisingly easy to make - and requires so few ingredients.

    Get the recipe: Cacio e Pepe

    Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto

    A bowl of asparagus risotto.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Make risotto in your instant pot - it's even easier than stovetop. And this asparagus version is so tasty you will be making it over and over again!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto

    Shrimp Scampi

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Classic shrimp scampi is a given for date night, and this version is made without any wine, so everyone can enjoy it.

    Get the recipe: Shrimp Scampi without Wine

    Spicy Sausage Pasta

    Spicy sausage pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Spicy sausage, pasta and Parmesan cheese combine to create this super tasty dinner.

    Get the recipe: Spicy Sausage Pasta

    Chicken Bacon Risotto

    A bowl of chicken and bacon risotto.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Chicken and bacon pair with all your favorite risotto ingredients to create this delicious dinner.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Bacon Risotto

    Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta

    Salmon spinach pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A super quick pasta dish you'll be coming back to over and over again.

    Get the recipe: Smoked Salmon Spinach Pasta

    Air Fryer French Onion Pork Chops

    French onion pork chops.
    Image credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Cook your pork chops in the air fryer and make a quick stove-top sauce for this delicious dinner.

    Get the recipe: French Onion Pork Chops

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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