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The 30 Minute Gourmet

The 30 Minute Gourmet

Who says that gourmet food can't be quick? These upscale meals are ready in under 30 minutes but will impress even the most hardcore foodies.



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recipe for fettuccine and salmon marinara

Fettuccine And Salmon Marinara

Made with crushed red pepper flakes, salmon fillet, fettuccine pasta, parsley, olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, white wine, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab-stuffed red snapper

Crab-Stuffed Red Snapper

Made with white wine, onion, butter, crab meat, bread crumbs, parsley, heavy cream, lemon thyme, red snapper, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pan glazed balsamic honey chicken with basil

Pan Glazed Balsamic Honey Chicken With Basil

Made with fresh basil, honey, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, salt, black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blackfish with tomatoes, basil, and littleneck clams

Blackfish With Tomatoes, Basil, And Littleneck Clams

Made with live littleneck clams, white wine, blackfish fillets, salt, black pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic, plum tomatoes, basil leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tacos callejeros (street vendor's tacos)

Tacos Callejeros (Street Vendor's Tacos)

Made with cooked chicken, pork, or beef, green cabbage, cilantro, white onion, roma tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, limes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for barbecued shrimp and grits

Barbecued Shrimp And Grits

Made with garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, shrimp stock or chicken stock, beer

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pistachio-crusted cod fillets

Pistachio-Crusted Cod Fillets

Made with Dijon mustard, cod fillets, olive oil, pistachios, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white pizza with mascarpone and smoked mozzarella

White Pizza with Mascarpone and Smoked Mozzarella

Made with smoked mozzarella cheese, fresh thyme, dried thyme, fresh oregano, dried oregano, garlic, ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled walleye taco

Grilled Walleye Taco

Made with sour cream, salsa, lime, white wine, lemon pepper, tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wok-seared mahi mahi with stir-fried vegetables

Wok-Seared Mahi Mahi With Stir-Fried Vegetables

Made with green onion, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, carrot, snow peas, bean sprouts, peanut oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for filets de sole veronique (sole with green grapes)

Filets De Sole Veronique (Sole With Green Grapes)

Made with lemon juice, shallots, salt, white wine, green grapes, flour, butter or margarine, sole fillets, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mussels meuniere

Mussels Meuniere

Made with olive oil, shallots, garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, white wine, butter, mussels, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted pork tenderloin medallions with dried cranberry sauce

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dried Cranberry Sauce

Made with dried sage, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, pork tenderloin, non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dried cranberries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fettuccine with pesto and shrimp

Fettuccine with Pesto and Shrimp

Made with basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, sea salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled pork chops with honey mustard glaze

Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Glaze

Made with mixed greens or arugula, black pepper, honey, Dijon mustard, white wine, olive oil, red wine vinegar, pork chops, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for prawns provencale

Prawns Provencale

Made with crushed pepper, jumbo prawns, garlic, olive oil, red onion, tomatoes, lemon, chicken stock, basil, Italian parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pan seared strip steaks and red wine sauce

Pan Seared Strip Steaks And Red Wine Sauce

Made with butter, fresh rosemary, chicken broth, strip steaks, vegetable oil or canola oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallot, balsamic vinegar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled stuffed scallops

Grilled Stuffed Scallops

Made with Dijon mustard, oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, onions, fresh spinach, feta cheese, smoked salmon, sea scallops

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creole oyster po' boy

Creole Oyster Po' Boy

Made with black pepper, buttermilk, egg white, oysters, non-stick cooking spray, French bread, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mccormick & schmick's grilled mahi-mahi with pan-roasted corn salsa

McCormick & Schmick's Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa

Made with barbecue sauce, onion, butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, salt, cumin, black pepper, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fillet of sole with spinach & tomatoes

Fillet Of Sole With Spinach & Tomatoes

Made with plum tomatoes, sole fillets, spinach, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tony randall's grilled veal chop with bourbon-cracked black pepper sauce

Tony Randall's Grilled Veal Chop with Bourbon-Cracked Black Pepper Sauce

Made with veal chops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, white wine, dry red wine, bourbon, butter, salt, black...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gorgonzola-stuffed beef tenderloin filets

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filets

Made with black pepper, garlic, beef tenderloin filets, Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, bread crumbs, red wine, thick-sliced hickory-smoked bacon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai drunken noodles

Thai Drunken Noodles

Made with red onion, broccoli, rice stick noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, canola oil, extra firm tofu, garlic, Thai chile

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey cutlets with marsala wine sauce

Turkey Cutlets With Marsala Wine Sauce

Made with fresh rosemary, flour, black pepper, turkey breast cutlets, olive oil, scallion, garlic, chicken broth, Marsala wine, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tender baby octopus in tomato basil sauce

Tender Baby Octopus in Tomato Basil Sauce

Made with olive oil, dry white wine, basil leaves, pine nuts, baby octopus, onion, garlic, Roma tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for goan shrimp curry

Goan Shrimp Curry

Made with coconut milk, water, chili powder, paprika, ground turmeric, garlic, fresh ginger, ground coriander, cumin, palm sugar (jaggary) or soft brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken cutlets sauteed with rosemary

Chicken Cutlets Sauteed With Rosemary

Made with dry white wine or chicken broth, olive oil, bread crumbs, fresh rosemary, lemon peel, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lamb tenderloin with crimini red wine sauce and zucchini orzo

Lamb Tenderloin with Crimini Red Wine Sauce and Zucchini Orzo

Made with chicken stock, red wine, butter, vegetable oil, crimini mushrooms, onion, rosemary, lamb tenderloin, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for yakisoba

Yakisoba

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame or vegetable oil, sirloin or top blade steak, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, somen noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pecan crusted walleye pike

Pecan Crusted Walleye Pike

Made with butter, walleye pike, pecans, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tagliatelle pasta with asparagus and gorgonzola sauce

Tagliatelle Pasta with Asparagus and Gorgonzola Sauce

Made with black pepper, Gorgonzola cheese, garlic, tagliatelle or fettucini pasta, asparagus, olive oil, green onions, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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