There are recipes you make when you’re looking to impress, and then there are the ones you make when you’re bone tired and need sustenance fast. That’s why we love these 15-minute meals: They can do both. From Korean-inspired seafood fritters to a classic few-ingredient Roman pasta dish, these back-pocket recipes don’t require hours of planning or prep. Some don’t even require you to turn on the stove. And many involve only a handful of ingredients that may already be in your pantry, fridge, or freezer.
With these recipes, you can come home after a long day and whip up a bowl of creamy noodles, a crunchy main-course salad, or a sizzling lamb stir-fry, in less time than it takes to set the table or decide what TV show you want to watch. Here are 15-minute meals to try any time you want to eat well without a lot of fuss.
