When you know you’re going to spend Christmas Day whipping up a fabulous feast, it’s easy to fall back on McDonald’s or Chinese takeaway for Christmas Eve dinner. However, if you’re looking for something easy and delicious at the same time, there are a million dishes you can prepare without spending too much time in the kitchen. To make life easier, we’ve got you covered with Christmas Eve dinner ideas that all take 30 minutes or less to prepare.
Citrus Quinoa Shrimp Salad with Feta
If you want to keep things lighter, try this shrimp salad. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium saucepan, add two cups of water and one cup of quinoa and bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest. Meanwhile, toss the shrimp with the oil, salt and smoked paprika on a baking sheet. Roast until the shrimp turns bright pink. Add the shrimp to the bowl of quinoa, along with the grapefruit or clementine, feta and olives. Stir gently to combine. Now garnish the salad with lime slices and serve. Christmas Dinner Recipes 2019: Delicious Dishes You Would Want to Make Again and Again!
Cheese plate with roasted grapes
Serve a cheese platter and call it your Christmas Eve dinner. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the green and purple grapes in bunches on the baking sheet. Now mix the grapes with olive oil, salt and pepper and place the thyme and rosemary among the vines. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes until the skins of the grapes are blistered and wrinkled. Transfer the grapes to the center of a large board. Arrange the ricotta, white cheddar, almonds and figs around the grapes. Enjoy the platter with crackers. Christmas Recipes 2019: 5 Healthy Cookie Recipes to Make Your Christmas Sweet But Fit
Pomegranate-Maple Glazed Lamb Chops
These lamb chops are a sweet and sour delight. Heat your grill or pan to high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of olive oil, pomegranate molasses and maple syrup. Now grate a clove of garlic into the mixture and add a teaspoon of dry mustard. Whisk to combine. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and brush both sides of each lamb chop with the glaze. Grill lamb chops until nicely charred, turning once and brushing with reserved glaze, about four minutes per side. To prepare the salad, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the spinach, mint leaves, red onion, pomegranate seeds and almonds. Garnish the chops with chopped mint and serve with the salad. Rum Cake Recipe for Christmas 2019: Step-by-Step Guide to Making Golden Rum Cake at Home (Watch Video)
Cacio and Pepe
If you’re looking for a classic Italian recipe, try this four-ingredient pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook eight to ten minutes until al dente. While the pasta cooks, mash four tablespoons of unsalted butter with one tablespoon of olive oil and a quarter cup of pecorino cheese to form a paste. When the pasta is tender, drain the water, reserving half a cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the spaghetti directly to the bowl with the butter mixture. Toss well to coat, adding pasta water as needed for a thick, creamy sauce. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
Chocolate and hazelnut brownies
Score major points this Christmas Eve with this decadent three-ingredient brownie. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and butter four 5-inch cast iron skillets. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and the chocolate-hazelnut spread like Nutella. Then stir in half a cup of flour and kosher salt until completely incorporated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Whatever you end up making, we’re sure it will be delicious, because everything is always better with your friends and loved ones during the holidays.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 24, 2019 11:48 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and style of life, log in to our website. lately.com).
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