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Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
If you’re looking for a healthy and light option for dinner tonight, you’ve come to the right place. With only14 grams of carbohydratesor fewer per serving, these evening meals can help you meet your nutritional goals. Plus, they’re packed with summer produce like corn, peppers, greens, garlic and tomatoes, so they’re well-suited for the season. Recipes like our Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Relish are flavor-packed summer dinners you’ll want to make for months to come.
01of 16Garlicky Grilled Steak & Kale SaladView RecipeCharlotte and Johnny AutryA bright lemon, garlic and tarragon vinaigrette coats this salad topped with grilled steak. Since the grill is already fired up, we throw on some bread for homemade croutons.
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Garlicky Grilled Steak & Kale Salad
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Charlotte and Johnny Autry
A bright lemon, garlic and tarragon vinaigrette coats this salad topped with grilled steak. Since the grill is already fired up, we throw on some bread for homemade croutons.
02of 16Baked Flounder with Fresh Lemon PepperView RecipeOxmoor HouseFor this baked flounder recipe, use fresh lemon, good olive oil, freshly ground peppercorns and garlic, and you’ll never look at lemon pepper the same again. Serve with steamed asparagus.
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Baked Flounder with Fresh Lemon Pepper
Oxmoor House
For this baked flounder recipe, use fresh lemon, good olive oil, freshly ground peppercorns and garlic, and you’ll never look at lemon pepper the same again. Serve with steamed asparagus.
03of 16Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula RelishView RecipeGreg DuPreeCurrants add a pop of sweetness to the roasted red pepper and arugula topping on this easy chicken cutlet recipe.
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Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Relish
Greg DuPree
Currants add a pop of sweetness to the roasted red pepper and arugula topping on this easy chicken cutlet recipe.
04of 16Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato SaladView RecipeCutting 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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Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad
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.
05of 16Scallops with Lemon-Basil SauceView RecipeOxmoor HouseLarge sea scallops are great for a fast and filling protein source any night of the week. They can be seared or sautéed and then added to salads and pastas or served solo as an entrée. Their mild taste and universal appeal make them a good host for complex flavors. Look for dry-packed sea scallops at your local seafood market. They haven’t been soaked in a liquid solution, which increases their weight and sodium content.
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Scallops with Lemon-Basil Sauce
Large sea scallops are great for a fast and filling protein source any night of the week. They can be seared or sautéed and then added to salads and pastas or served solo as an entrée. Their mild taste and universal appeal make them a good host for complex flavors. Look for dry-packed sea scallops at your local seafood market. They haven’t been soaked in a liquid solution, which increases their weight and sodium content.
06of 16Lemony Baked Salmon in FoilView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnBaked salmon in foil is a foolproof way to cook fish. The foil helps shield the salmon from the intense heat of the oven and locks in moisture to gently steam what’s inside. Citrus and dill flavor the sauce formed in the packet to spoon over the fish when it’s done baking. Salmon is one of thebest foods to eat to fight inflammation. The fatty fish is packed withomega-3 fatty acids, which may help tissues throughout our body.
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Lemony Baked Salmon in Foil
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Baked salmon in foil is a foolproof way to cook fish. The foil helps shield the salmon from the intense heat of the oven and locks in moisture to gently steam what’s inside. Citrus and dill flavor the sauce formed in the packet to spoon over the fish when it’s done baking. Salmon is one of thebest foods to eat to fight inflammation. The fatty fish is packed withomega-3 fatty acids, which may help tissues throughout our body.
07of 16Tofu & Watercress Salad with Mango & AvocadoView RecipeEva KolenkoThis tofu-topped watercress salad is a fresh, plant-based meal perfect for when you want something hearty but are looking to cut down on the meat. Salad ingredients like mango and avocado add tangy flavor and creamy texture to bring the dish together and level up your green salad or vegetable salad repertoire.
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Tofu & Watercress Salad with Mango & Avocado
Eva Kolenko
This tofu-topped watercress salad is a fresh, plant-based meal perfect for when you want something hearty but are looking to cut down on the meat. Salad ingredients like mango and avocado add tangy flavor and creamy texture to bring the dish together and level up your green salad or vegetable salad repertoire.
08of 16Salmon & Avocado SaladView RecipeTender salmon tops a hearty salad of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in this quick, easy dinner.
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Salmon & Avocado Salad
Tender salmon tops a hearty salad of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in this quick, easy dinner.
09of 16Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & TomatoView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallWe pairshirataki noodleswith feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their juices to create a glossy sauce that clings to the noodles and carries with it the flavors of garlic, oregano and basil. Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.
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Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & Tomato
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
We pairshirataki noodleswith feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their juices to create a glossy sauce that clings to the noodles and carries with it the flavors of garlic, oregano and basil. Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.
10of 16Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill SauceView RecipeRaymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan SilverPanko is the secret ingredient that makes these crispy, oven-fried fish fillets a family favorite. The lemon-dill sauce is the perfect compliment and great for dipping. For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or substitute halibut or even tilapia.
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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver
Panko is the secret ingredient that makes these crispy, oven-fried fish fillets a family favorite. The lemon-dill sauce is the perfect compliment and great for dipping. For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or substitute halibut or even tilapia.
11of 16Grilled Salmon with Blueberry SauceView RecipeThis quick and simple recipe pairs grilled salmon with a sweet and nutritious blueberry sauce. Serve it with steamed snap peas for a colorful and great-tasting meal.
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Grilled Salmon with Blueberry Sauce
This quick and simple recipe pairs grilled salmon with a sweet and nutritious blueberry sauce. Serve it with steamed snap peas for a colorful and great-tasting meal.
12of 1620-Minute Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet ChickenView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleThis creamy lemon and dill skillet chicken recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets cook quickly, taking this recipe from skillet to table in only 20 minutes. The drippings and fond from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce that you serve with the chicken. Drizzle any extra over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes served on the side.
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20-Minute Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet Chicken
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This creamy lemon and dill skillet chicken recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets cook quickly, taking this recipe from skillet to table in only 20 minutes. The drippings and fond from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce that you serve with the chicken. Drizzle any extra over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes served on the side.
13of 16Easy Baked Fish FilletsView RecipeRandy MayorLooking for a simple fish dinner? Skip the frozen fillets and try this easy recipe for baked, fresh fish fillets. With little prep involved, this is a great last-minute, easy dinner for the family. Any firm white fish works well. The breading is not too overwhelming, but adds a delicious crunch. Serve it with leafy greens or thinly sliced oven-baked potatoes.
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Easy Baked Fish Fillets
Randy Mayor
Looking for a simple fish dinner? Skip the frozen fillets and try this easy recipe for baked, fresh fish fillets. With little prep involved, this is a great last-minute, easy dinner for the family. Any firm white fish works well. The breading is not too overwhelming, but adds a delicious crunch. Serve it with leafy greens or thinly sliced oven-baked potatoes.
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15of 16Chopped Power Salad with ChickenView RecipeJason DonnellyEnjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.
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Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Jason Donnelly
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.
16of 16Pan-Fried BassView RecipeRandy Mayor; Cindy BarrThese fish fillets have a crispy, crunchy exterior thanks to a combination of seasoned breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Serve with tartar sauce, white-and-wild rice and steamed broccoli.
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Pan-Fried Bass
Randy Mayor; Cindy Barr
These fish fillets have a crispy, crunchy exterior thanks to a combination of seasoned breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Serve with tartar sauce, white-and-wild rice and steamed broccoli.
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