I grew up in Washington, D.C., about 40 miles away from the Eastern Shore in Maryland. Because of my proximity to the best crabs—dare I say in the world—summer always meant crab season. We’d hop in the car and drive for about an hour to sit on the water and crack open crabs all afternoon. Over the past few years living in Chicago, I’ve found that the crab quality doesn’t come close to matching anything on the East Coast, so I’ve had to find other ways to celebrate the summer food season.
Fresh herbs from our garden and other varieties of seafood seem to do the trick (that is, between my trips back east to get the good stuff). I thought I’d share some easy summer recipes that are simple, quick, and delicious, and will get you in your summer cooking groove. Keep reading for 15 summer dinners you can make in less than 30 minutes.
1. Crispy Lemon Chicken Thighs
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
2. Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Source: Fox and Briar
3. Korean Beef + Toasted Sesame Rice
Source: Half Baked Harvest
4. Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta
Source: Budget Bytes
5. Bhetki Fish in Citrus Basil Butter Sauce
Source: My Food Story
6. Ultimate Vegan Burrito Bowl
Source: Sweet Potato Soul
7. Mango Chicken Teriyaki
Source: Pinch of Yum
8. Healthy Southwestern Chicken Bowls
Source: Lovely Little Kitchen
9. Lemon Butter Scallops
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
10. Grilled Romaine Salad with Jalapeño Ranch
Source: Isabel Eats
11. Honey Garlic Chicken
Source: Chungah Ree | Damn Delicious
12. 5-Minute Seared Tuna
13. Jerk Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Source: Grandbaby Cakes
14. Prosciutto and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
Source: The College Housewife
15. Orecchiette Pasta with Lemon and Asparagus
