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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    19 40-Minute Recipes Packed with Energy

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 24, 2024, updated December 4, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Looking for quick and energizing meals? These 40-minute recipes are perfect for busy days when you need something nutritious and satisfying. Packed with wholesome ingredients, they will keep you fueled and ready to tackle whatever comes your way.

    Lemon Pepper Salmon

    Baked lemon pepper salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon dish is super flavorful and only needs three easy ingredients. It's perfect for a quick meal that won't take much time to prepare.

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    Air Fryer Flank Steak

    Sliced flank steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just half an hour, you can prepare a tasty Air Fryer Flank Steak with a marinade that keeps the meat juicy and full of flavor. This is a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy evenings.

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    Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

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

    Prepare a quick and flavorful dish with a combination of seafood, meat, and vegetables in your instant pot. This is a great option for busy nights when you need something satisfying in just 30 minutes.

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    Grilled Rib Eye

    Grilled Rib Eye
    Photo Credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Enjoy a flavorful grilled rib eye steak seasoned with smoked salt and served with charred vegetables. This dish is great for meat lovers and can be ready in just 30 minutes.

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    Beef Noodle Stir Fry

    Beef noodles.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a delicious beef noodle stir fry with beef, onions, spaghettini, and soy sauce. This dish is easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Pork Chops with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Cast iron skillet pork chops.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These Cast Iron Pork Chops are ready in just 25 minutes, making them a quick and flavorful dinner option. With garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, they are seared and simmered in red wine for incredibly juicy chops.

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    Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta

    Salmon spinach pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish features smoked salmon and a bright lemon flavor that’s sure to please. It’s a quick meal that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.

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    Red Pesto Salmon

    Red Pesto Salmon.
    Photo credit: Hungry Healthy Happy.

    Baked Pesto Salmon is a quick and tasty choice for a healthy dinner. The salmon is topped with delicious pesto and comes with crispy potatoes, asparagus, and broccoli on the side.

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    Simple Oven Baked Salmon

    Oven baked salmon.
    Photo credit: Low Carb Africa.

    This oven-baked salmon is a quick and easy dish that will help you feel more energized. Using pre-made fish seasoning, it comes together in no time.

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    One-Pot Greek Salmon with Feta & Peppers

    A plate of rice, salmon and veggies.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This salmon dinner is full of great flavors and everything cooks together in one pot, including the rice. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy evenings.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty dish that will give you a boost of energy. In just 10 minutes, you can enjoy a creamy pasta with juicy shrimp, all made easily without using cream.

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    Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Beef and broccoli stir fry.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Beef and broccoli stir-fry is full of flavor and healthy ingredients. It's a great meal for busy evenings that will fill you up.

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    Baked Mayo Salmon

    Baked Mayo Salmon.
    Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

    Baked salmon with mayo is ready in just 15 minutes. This easy recipe uses only 4 ingredients, making it a great choice for a quick and satisfying dinner.

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    Croque Madame Sandwich

    Croque Madame Sandwich
    Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

    This sandwich is perfect for any time of the day. The Croque Madame takes a simple ham and cheese sandwich to the next level with a rich bechamel sauce and a fried egg on top.

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    Skillet Stuffed Peppers

    Skillet Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    Skillet stuffed peppers are easy to prepare and packed with great flavor that everyone will enjoy. This dish is perfect for a quick family meal.

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    Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad

    Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad.
    Photo credit: Delightful Plate.

    This Vietnamese beef noodle salad is packed with fresh herbs, flavorful beef, and a tangy lime fish sauce dressing. It's easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and works well as a main dish or a side.

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    California Burrito

    California burrito with fries.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a flavorful California-style steak burrito filled with melted cheese, guacamole, seasoned fries, and sour cream, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. This is a satisfying meal that will help keep your energy up throughout the day.

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    Air Fryer Steak Bites

    Air Fryer Steak Bites.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air fryer steak bites are a quick and easy option for a family dinner, ready in under 10 minutes. Marinated in lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and herbs, these bites turn any cut of steak into a tender and flavorful dish.

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Air Fryer Salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just 30 minutes, you can prepare tasty skin-on salmon in the air fryer. With a sprinkle of zesty lemon juice and pepper, this dish is sure to please everyone.

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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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