Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

Dinner Tonight: Fish and Shellfish

Quick-cooking and light, seafood provides a variety of meals that are both delicious and nutritious.

Creole Shrimp and Rice
Photo: Johnny Autry

Creole Shrimp and Rice

Time: 40 minutes

Time Saver: Have your fishmonger peel and devein the shrimp.

Serve with Garlic and Red Pepper Asparagus: Preheat oven to 425°. Combine 1 pound trimmed asparagus, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves on a jelly-roll pan; toss to coat. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. CALORIES 85; FAT 6.9g (sat 1g); SODIUM 123mg

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