2 Easy Dinner Recipes Ideas

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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Rinse the chicken inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
  • Place the halved lemons inside the cavity of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in a roasting pan breast side up.
  • Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve hot.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:


  • 8 oz of linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 lb of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup of white wine (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving


Instructions:


  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
  • Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and white wine (if using). Bring to a simmer and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.


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