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Photo: Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
According to theU.S. News & World Report, the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. Packed with lots of nutritious foods likeseafood, whole grains, legumes and fermented condiments, these dinner recipes align with the Mediterranean diet to support your body infighting symptoms of inflammation and chronic diseaseslike cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Plus, these dinners can help you feel satiated for longer and more able to meet your nutrition goals, as they have no more than14 grams of carbohydratesand at least15 grams of proteinper serving. Try our Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Salmon and Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta for flavorful and healthy meals that help you feel your best.
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Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata
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02of 17Creamy Spinach-Artichoke SalmonView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisFor this quick and easy dinner for four, the vegetables and sauce come together in one skillet in a matter of minutes while the salmon broils. Plus, salmon is swimming in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and loaded with vitamins and nutrients like B vitamins and potassium.
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Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Salmon
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
For this quick and easy dinner for four, the vegetables and sauce come together in one skillet in a matter of minutes while the salmon broils. Plus, salmon is swimming in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and loaded with vitamins and nutrients like B vitamins and potassium.
03of 1715-Minute Pesto ShrimpView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenThis versatile and quick pesto shrimp can be served alongside a hunk of crusty bread, over pasta or rice, or even used as a topping for pizza. Look for shrimp that are free from preservatives, which can alter the texture and add sodium to the dish. We like the brightness and fresh flavor of refrigerated pesto, but a homemadeclassic basil pestowill make the dish extra special.
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15-Minute Pesto Shrimp
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This versatile and quick pesto shrimp can be served alongside a hunk of crusty bread, over pasta or rice, or even used as a topping for pizza. Look for shrimp that are free from preservatives, which can alter the texture and add sodium to the dish. We like the brightness and fresh flavor of refrigerated pesto, but a homemadeclassic basil pestowill make the dish extra special.
04of 17Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & RicottaView RecipePhotographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey BulatServe this spring-vegetable-loaded frittata with an arugula salad and a hunk of crusty bread. Tip: This recipe cooks quickly, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go.
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Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
Serve this spring-vegetable-loaded frittata with an arugula salad and a hunk of crusty bread. Tip: This recipe cooks quickly, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go.
05of 17Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb Sauce Is the Perfect Summer DinnerView RecipeGreg DupreeIf you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.
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Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb Sauce Is the Perfect Summer Dinner
Greg Dupree
If you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.
06of 17Pistachio-Crusted HalibutView RecipeAli RedmondA layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6, a nutrient important for blood sugar regulation. We like the firm texture and mild flavor of halibut, but cod, haddock or tilapia can be used in its place.
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Pistachio-Crusted Halibut
Ali Redmond
A layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6, a nutrient important for blood sugar regulation. We like the firm texture and mild flavor of halibut, but cod, haddock or tilapia can be used in its place.
07of 17Grilled Salmon & Vegetables with Charred Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeJacob FoxThis grilled salmon recipe paired with grilled vegetables and a charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette captures the flavor of summer with smoky flavor from the grill. Asparagus and zucchini are quick and easy to grill and pair nicely with the salmon.
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Grilled Salmon & Vegetables with Charred Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Jacob Fox
This grilled salmon recipe paired with grilled vegetables and a charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette captures the flavor of summer with smoky flavor from the grill. Asparagus and zucchini are quick and easy to grill and pair nicely with the salmon.
08of 17Kimchi-Tofu Soup with Sesame & EggView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali RameeCubed tofu soaks up the delicious aromatic broth, full of tang and flavor from prepared kimchi, garlic paste and ginger paste. Use your favorite brand of kimchi, just be sure to drain it before adding. A fried egg adds protein to this vegetarian kimchi-tofu soup.
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Kimchi-Tofu Soup with Sesame & Egg
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Cubed tofu soaks up the delicious aromatic broth, full of tang and flavor from prepared kimchi, garlic paste and ginger paste. Use your favorite brand of kimchi, just be sure to drain it before adding. A fried egg adds protein to this vegetarian kimchi-tofu soup.
09of 17Broiled Salmon with LemonView RecipeJennifer CauseyFor quick weeknight meals, go for the broiler. It preheats in a flash and acts like an upside-down grill, bringing salmon to perfect doneness in just 10 minutes. Don’t sweat it if you slightly overcook the salmon. Serve it with a dipping sauce or drizzle a bit of olive oil over top to bring back instant moisture. This basic broiled salmon recipe is even better when served with acreamy yogurt sauceand a side of quickly steamed orbroiled broccolini.
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Broiled Salmon with Lemon
Jennifer Causey
For quick weeknight meals, go for the broiler. It preheats in a flash and acts like an upside-down grill, bringing salmon to perfect doneness in just 10 minutes. Don’t sweat it if you slightly overcook the salmon. Serve it with a dipping sauce or drizzle a bit of olive oil over top to bring back instant moisture. This basic broiled salmon recipe is even better when served with acreamy yogurt sauceand a side of quickly steamed orbroiled broccolini.
10of 17Low-Carb, High-Protein Ground Turkey Zucchini BoatsView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleSummer-fresh zucchini brims with a zesty mix of peppers, ground turkey and spices in these ground turkey zucchini boats. Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling. To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.
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Low-Carb, High-Protein Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Summer-fresh zucchini brims with a zesty mix of peppers, ground turkey and spices in these ground turkey zucchini boats. Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling. To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.
11of 17Air-Fryer Chicken Sausage & Veggie FrittataView RecipeJason DonnellyPacked with chard, tomatoes, scallions and chicken sausage, this healthy frittata makes the perfect breakfast for two.
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Air-Fryer Chicken Sausage & Veggie Frittata
Jason Donnelly
Packed with chard, tomatoes, scallions and chicken sausage, this healthy frittata makes the perfect breakfast for two.
12of 17Shirataki 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.
13of 17Super Quick Low-Carb Shrimp ScampiView RecipeAntonis AchilleosThis low-calorie and low-carb shrimp scampi feels like a restaurant dish, but it is actually very easy to make. There is just enough buttery sauce to coat the shrimp. The trick is to not over-reduce the sauce when cooking it. It’s better to make it a little more saucy then dry. If you want to bulk up this entrée, you could add peas or thinly sliced carrots, or serve it over your favorite low-carb pasta substitute like spaghetti squash.
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Super Quick Low-Carb Shrimp Scampi
Antonis Achilleos
This low-calorie and low-carb shrimp scampi feels like a restaurant dish, but it is actually very easy to make. There is just enough buttery sauce to coat the shrimp. The trick is to not over-reduce the sauce when cooking it. It’s better to make it a little more saucy then dry. If you want to bulk up this entrée, you could add peas or thinly sliced carrots, or serve it over your favorite low-carb pasta substitute like spaghetti squash.
14of 17Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Delicata & KaleView RecipePhotographer: Will Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfIn this easy sheet-pan dinner, salmon is roasted alongside vegetables for a filling, flavorful meal. The sweetness of the squash balances the bitter kale, while a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the dish. Be sure to spread the kale out on the baking sheet to encourage even browning.
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Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Delicata & Kale
Photographer: Will Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
In this easy sheet-pan dinner, salmon is roasted alongside vegetables for a filling, flavorful meal. The sweetness of the squash balances the bitter kale, while a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the dish. Be sure to spread the kale out on the baking sheet to encourage even browning.
15of 17Goat Cheese-Stuffed ChickenView RecipePhoto: Alison Miksch; Styling: Lindsey LowerGoat cheese is a luscious and creamy cheese that’s lower in calories, fat and sodium than other soft cheeses. Here, we combine it with fresh herbs and garlic, then stuff the mixture inside chicken breasts for a deliciously speedy weeknight dinner.
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Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken
Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Goat cheese is a luscious and creamy cheese that’s lower in calories, fat and sodium than other soft cheeses. Here, we combine it with fresh herbs and garlic, then stuff the mixture inside chicken breasts for a deliciously speedy weeknight dinner.
16of 17Ginger White Fish & CabbageView RecipeUse any firm white fish you like in this ginger white fish and cabbage recipe—halibut, cod and sea bass would all work well. Steaming the fish results in tender and moist fillets. The crispy garlic-chile oil adds delicious spice; if you prefer a milder flavor, use red Fresno chile instead of Thai chile.
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Ginger White Fish & Cabbage
Use any firm white fish you like in this ginger white fish and cabbage recipe—halibut, cod and sea bass would all work well. Steaming the fish results in tender and moist fillets. The crispy garlic-chile oil adds delicious spice; if you prefer a milder flavor, use red Fresno chile instead of Thai chile.
17of 17Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper RelishView RecipeCarson DowningWe love the sweetness and bright hue red bell peppers add to the relish here, but you can substitute with yellow or orange peppers, too. Skip green peppers, though, as they may be too bitter for this dish.
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Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper Relish
Carson Downing
We love the sweetness and bright hue red bell peppers add to the relish here, but you can substitute with yellow or orange peppers, too. Skip green peppers, though, as they may be too bitter for this dish.
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