Healthy Living

Are you looking for low-carb, high-protein dinners for busy weeknights? Try one of these nutritious, flavorful options. Each one takes just 20 minutes or less to prepare. Plus, with no more than 14 grams of carbohydrates and at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these light yet satisfying meals are perfect for any night of the week. Recipes like our 5-Ingredient Everything Bagel–Crusted Salmon and our Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli are delicious, filling and come together quickly.

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5-Ingredient Everything Bagel–Crusted Salmon

Here, we use everything bagel seasoning to create a crisp, savory crust on salmon. A creamy garlic-yogurt sauce and some chopped cucumber add balance, making this five-ingredient entree feel special enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli

Tender chicken cutlets are paired with crisp-tender broccoli in a light garlic cream sauce in this easy skillet dinner. A splash of white wine adds depth, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor.

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High-Protein Greek Salad Omelet Wrap

Would you rather have a salad or a wrap for dinner? Wait, why not both! This protein-packed meal features Greek salad tucked into an egg-white wrap. It also makes for a delicious breakfast.

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Ginger-Scallion Salmon

This simple dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Salmon is steamed until tender and finished with sizzling ginger, scallions and a fragrant soy-sesame sauce, highlighting the natural richness of the fish while keeping the prep quick.

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing

We've replaced chicken with shrimp in this delicious and easy spin on the classic Cobb salad. This satisfying salad takes just 20 minutes to make, so it's perfect for weeknight dinners, but it's also elegant enough to serve to guests.

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Skillet Bruschetta Chicken

Drawing inspiration from the Italian appetizer, we replace the usual toasted bread with protein-packed chicken cutlets. The vibrant and juicy chopped tomato topping remains a constant, complemented by a drizzle of sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.

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Avocado Tuna Salad

Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe. Silky avocado adds creaminess, cut with a hit of acidity from lemon and a briny punch from feta cheese. Romaine hearts and cucumber offer a refreshing crunch.

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Easy Chicken Tenders with Lemon & Garlic

The secret to this easy chicken tenders recipe lies in the tangy lemon-and-garlic drizzle that picks up the savory flavors left in the pan from pan-searing.

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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata

This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Serve it for dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil–drizzled crusty baguette.

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Pesto Shrimp

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. We like the brightness and fresh flavor of refrigerated pesto, but a homemade classic basil pesto will make the dish extra special.

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Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa

Here, we use sea bass, a tender, mild-flavored fish with a lovely buttery quality. The white-fleshed fish pairs well with the bright flavors of the simple grapefruit-and-orange topping.

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Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad

Juicy, tender steak is paired with a fresh tomato salad for a satisfying meal. The jalapeño brings a mild heat to elevate the flavor profile.

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Chopped Power Salad with Chicken

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.

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Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

Gochujang—a Korean red chile paste—and honey give this salmon a little bit of sweetness and a whole lot of spice. The flavorful fish sits on a bed of antioxidant-rich spinach that gets a garlicky boost.

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Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet Chicken

This creamy skillet chicken is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. The cutlets cook quickly, and the drippings from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce.

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Super Quick Low-Carb Shrimp Scampi

This shrimp scampi feels like a restaurant dish, but it is actually very easy to make. For a more satisfying dish, add peas or thinly sliced carrots, or serve it over spaghetti squash.

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Pistachio-Crusted Halibut

A layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6. 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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Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach

A garlic cream sauce makes this chicken dinner extra flavorful—and it’s all ready in only 20 minutes. Spinach adds a boost of color and nutrition to this easy one-skillet recipe.

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Pan-Fried Bass

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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Lemon & Panko-Crusted Salmon

Mayonnaise helps the dill-infused panko crust stick to salmon fillets in this ultra-quick recipe. A squeeze of lemon along with the mayo adds tanginess to the crispy crust.

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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli

Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.

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Chicken Puttanesca

This chicken dinner delivers a good amount of protein and plenty of flavor. Serve over pasta or with crusty whole-grain bread so you can enjoy every bit of this olive- and caper-studded sauce.

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Salmon Caesar Salad

This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine.

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