Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.

The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.

When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.”

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Warm Barley Salad

Like the name suggests, it’s all cooked on one pan.

The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets.

It’s a complete meal with easy cleanup!

Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon

A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.

Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.

Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.

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The recipe makes enough for 8 servings.

If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.

The pan drippings combine with mushroom, broth and grainy mustard to make a thick and delicious sauce.

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They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

Serve over brown rice or rice noodles.

Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

The final result, a superfast hearty casserole, is an easy and fast dinner option.

Ground turkey or even sausage would work nicely in this dish.

Just watch the sodium.

Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce

The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.

Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner!

Harissa is a North African hot chile paste–use just a teaspoon if you prefer a mild flavor.

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And it’s ready in 30 minutes, making it the perfect healthy weeknight dinner.

Serve with brown rice.

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Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo

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Carne Asada Tacos

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Spicy Orange Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry