40 Easy Dairy-Free Dinner Recipes

Looking for dairy-free dinner recipes that are actually easy to make? Here are 40 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it contains no milk, butter, cheese, cream or yogurt. Always check the labels on packaged ingredients, since dairy can hide in unexpected places.

At a Glance

  • 40 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 35 minutes
  • 2 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Honey Garlic Shrimp in 18 minutes
  • Calories: about 200 to 600 per serving

Dairy-Free Dinner Recipes

1
A close-up of golden-brown honey garlic shrimp garnished with fresh parsley, served in a skillet.
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ready in 18 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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2
A beautifully arranged Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with cubed tuna, avocado, cucumber, rice, and sesame seeds, ready to be enjoyed.
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Ready in 20 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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3
Perfectly grilled skirt steak slices fanned out on a wooden board, generously drizzled with bright green chimichurri sauce.
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Ready in 25 minutes · 500 calories per serving.
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4
Golden-brown crispy salmon patties served on a plate with fresh lemon wedges and a sprinkle of dill.
Salmon Patties
Ready in 25 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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5
Close-up of golden Dijon Baked Salmon fillets with fresh herbs, served on a sheet pan with roasted asparagus.
Dijon Baked Salmon
Ready in 25 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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6
A beautifully baked orange glazed salmon fillet on a white plate with fresh orange slices and parsley garnish.
Orange Glazed Salmon
Ready in 25 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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7
Miso salmon fillet with glossy caramelized glaze on white plate with sesame seeds and green onions
Miso Salmon
Ready in 25 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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8
A vibrant plate of Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with fresh green lettuce cups filled with savory ground chicken mixture.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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9
Golden brown lemon pepper chicken breasts with fresh lemon slices and herbs on a white plate.
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ready in 30 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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10
Perfectly grilled salmon fillets topped with bright, colorful mango salsa on a white plate.
Grilled Salmon With Mango Salsa
Ready in 30 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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11
Perfectly grilled albacore tuna fillets drizzled with a vibrant citrus ginger sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.
Grilled Albacore with Citrus Ginger Sauce
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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12
Creamy chickpea curry in a bowl garnished with fresh cilantro and served with rice
Chickpea Curry
Ready in 30 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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13
Coconut Curry Chicken in a skillet with creamy sauce and fresh cilantro garnish
Coconut Curry Chicken
Ready in 30 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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14
Mediterranean ground beef stir fry with peppers, tomatoes, and olives in a skillet
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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15
Skillet-seared chimichurri chicken breasts garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, served with a side of vibrant green chimichurri sauce.
Chimichurri Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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16
Golden brown Cilantro Lime Chicken breasts garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on a white plate.
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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17
A perfectly baked Pistachio Crusted Salmon fillet on a bed of roasted asparagus, garnished with fresh herbs.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Ready in 35 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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18
Golden brown Herb Baked Chicken Breast garnished with fresh herbs on a baking sheet, ready to serve.
Herb Baked Chicken Breast
Ready in 35 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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19
A plate of golden brown baked tuna meatballs garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, ready to be served.
Baked Tuna Meatballs
Ready in 35 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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20
A close-up of perfectly sliced easy poached chicken breast on a wooden cutting board, ready for meal prep.
Easy Poached Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 200 calories per serving.
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21
A beautifully grilled cedar plank salmon fillet with a glistening maple ginger glaze, garnished with fresh herbs.
Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Ginger Glaze
Ready in 35 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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22
Close-up of two vibrant grilled fish tacos with citrus carrot slaw, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge on a wooden board.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Citrus Carrot Slaw
Ready in 35 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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23
Close-up of golden-brown Basil Chicken with Kumquats, garnished with fresh basil leaves and served in a skillet.
Basil Chicken with Kumquats
Ready in 35 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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24
A close-up of a skillet filled with golden-brown, tender chipotle chicken pieces, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Smoky Chipotle Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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25
Sliced honey garlic pork tenderloin on a white platter with fresh herbs and caramelized glaze
Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Ready in 35 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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26
A close-up of golden-brown Italian Sheet Pan Chicken Breast with colorful roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
Italian Sheet Pan Chicken Breast
Ready in 40 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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27
A vibrant sheet pan with golden-brown Balsamic Chicken and Brussels Sprouts, glistening with glaze, ready to serve.
Balsamic Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
Ready in 40 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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28
Two whole roasted branzino fish on a sheet pan with lemon slices and fresh herbs, drizzled with vibrant citrus pesto.
Roasted Branzino with Citrus Pesto
Ready in 40 minutes · 500 calories per serving.
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29
A beautifully plated slow roasted salmon fillet with caramelized fennel and bright orange slices, garnished with fresh dill.
Slow Roasted Salmon with Fennel and Orange
Ready in 45 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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30
A golden Turmeric Chicken and Rice Casserole baked in a ceramic dish, garnished with fresh parsley.
Turmeric Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ready in 60 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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31
Close-up of golden-brown grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs with colorful vegetables on skewers.
Greek Chicken Kabobs
Ready in 62 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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32
A golden-brown Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken, perfectly roasted with crispy skin and fresh herbs, ready to be served.
Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken
Ready in 65 minutes · 600 calories per serving.
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33
Golden brown Greek Lemon Chicken thighs with roasted potatoes and fresh herbs, garnished with lemon slices on a rustic baking sheet.
Greek Lemon Chicken
Ready in 70 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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34
Two halves of golden brown Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash, garnished with fresh herbs, on a rustic wooden board.
Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Ready in 75 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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35
Close-up of golden-brown Greek Chicken Souvlaki skewers with fresh lemon wedges and herbs.
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Ready in 155 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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36
Close-up of perfectly grilled and thinly sliced Carne Asada steak with a vibrant marinade, ready to serve.
Carne Asada
Ready in 155 minutes · 400 calories per serving.
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37
A close-up of two homemade carnitas tacos, filled with golden, crispy pork, fresh cilantro, and diced onions, served on warm corn tortillas.
Carnitas Tacos
Ready in 230 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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38
A close-up of golden-brown, crispy carnitas piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Authentic Crispy Carnitas
Ready in 230 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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39
A close-up of two delicious Barbacoa Tacos filled with tender shredded beef, fresh cilantro, and diced red onion.
Barbacoa Tacos
Ready in 380 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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40
A vibrant Barbacoa Burrito Bowl with tender shredded beef, rice, black beans, corn, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
Barbacoa Burrito Bowl
Ready in 440 minutes · 550 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really dairy-free?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Brands vary, so always read the labels on packaged ingredients.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Honey Garlic Shrimp is the fastest, ready in about 18 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 200 to 600 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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