40 Easy Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

Looking for gluten-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 for wheat, barley, rye and hidden sources of gluten such as regular soy sauce, beer and breadcrumbs. If you have celiac disease or a serious intolerance, always use certified gluten-free oats, broth, spices and packaged products.

At a Glance

  • 40 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 30 minutes
  • 6 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Garlic Butter Shrimp in 15 minutes
  • Calories: about 200 to 750 per serving

Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

1
A close-up of golden, tender garlic butter shrimp garnished with fresh parsley in a skillet, ready to serve.
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ready in 15 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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2
A skillet filled with golden sautéed shrimp, fresh lime slices, and green cilantro garnish
Garlic Lime Shrimp
Ready in 15 minutes · 215 calories per serving.
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3
Close-up of golden brown garlic butter steak bites garnished with fresh parsley in a cast-iron skillet.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ready in 18 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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4
A colorful sheet pan filled with roasted sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli.
Healthy 20-Minute Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
Ready in 20 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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5
A close-up of a sizzling skillet filled with perfectly cooked, golden-red Cajun shrimp, garnished with fresh parsley.
Cajun Shrimp
Ready in 20 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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6
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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7
Close-up of perfectly cooked garlic grilled shrimp skewers with fresh parsley on a serving platter.
Garlic Grilled Shrimp
Ready in 21 minutes · 200 calories per serving.
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8
Close-up of golden-brown Garlic Herb Baked Cod fillets garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on a baking sheet.
Garlic Herb Baked Cod
Ready in 22 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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9
A colorful sheet pan filled with roasted chicken cubes, broccoli, tomatoes, and zucchini tossed in vibrant green pesto.
Healthy Pesto Chicken and Veggies Sheet Pan
Ready in 25 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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10
A bowl of spiralized zucchini and carrot noodles tossed in a creamy green avocado and cucumber sauce.
Carrot and Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Cucumber Sauce
Ready in 25 minutes · 315 calories per serving.
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11
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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12
A platter of perfectly cooked crab legs, some steamed, some baked, and some grilled, with melted butter and lemon wedges, showcasing how to cook crab legs 3 ways.
How To Cook Crab Legs (3 Ways)
Ready in 25 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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13
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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14
A close-up of sizzling shrimp fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions in a cast-iron skillet, ready to serve.
Shrimp Fajitas
Ready in 25 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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15
A perfectly pan-seared Rainbow Trout Almondine fillet garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on a white plate.
Rainbow Trout Almondine
Ready in 25 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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16
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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17
Golden pan-seared scallops drizzled with bright citrus ginger sauce, garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate.
Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce
Ready in 25 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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18
Creamy pesto ground turkey skillet in a cast iron pan with fresh basil garnish on wooden table
Creamy Pesto Ground Turkey Skillet
Ready in 25 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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19
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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20
A sheet pan filled with roasted Cajun shrimp, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onions with lemon wedges.
Meal Prep Cajun Shrimp and Veggies
Ready in 27 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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21
Healthy sheet pan tilapia fillets with roasted broccoli, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes
Healthy Sheet Pan Tilapia and Veggies
Ready in 30 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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22
Double layered crispy corn tortilla pizza topped with black beans, melted cheese, and fresh tomatoes.
Black Bean Mexican Pizza
Ready in 30 minutes · 455 calories per serving.
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23
Golden brown, perfectly seasoned baked pork chops resting on a cutting board, ready to be served for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Baked Pork Chops
Ready in 30 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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24
Flaky baked cod fillets drizzled with a vibrant orange beurre blanc sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.
Baked Cod with Orange Beurre Blanc
Ready in 30 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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25
A perfectly cooked pan seared ribeye steak, sliced to show its tender pink interior, resting on a wooden cutting board with herbs.
Pan Seared Ribeye Steak
Ready in 30 minutes · 750 calories per serving.
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26
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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27
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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28
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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29
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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30
A skillet filled with golden seared chicken cubes in a creamy garlic sauce with wilted spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Creamy Tomato Spinach Chicken Skillet
Ready in 30 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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31
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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32
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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33
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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34
A bowl of fresh Instant Pot Pad Thai topped with peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges
Instant Pot Chicken Pad-Thai {Gluten-Free}
Ready in 30 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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35
A vibrant quinoa bowl topped with seared shrimp, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and fresh lime.
Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowls
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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36
Six colorful bell pepper halves filled with taco meat and melted cheese on a baking sheet
Skinny Low-Carb Bell Pepper Tacos
Ready in 35 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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37
Cheesy zucchini pizza boats topped with mini pepperoni and herbs on a baking sheet
Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Boats
Ready in 35 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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38
Pan-seared garlic lime chicken tenders served over a bed of cilantro quinoa in a white bowl.
Garlic Lime Chicken Tenders and Quinoa
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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39
A white bowl filled with creamy orange vegan butter chickpeas topped with fresh cilantro next to a piece of naan bread.
Vegan Butter Chickpeas
Ready in 35 minutes · 315 calories per serving.
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40
Pan-seared garlic herb chicken breasts resting on a bed of lemon parmesan cauliflower rice
Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Ready in 35 minutes · 455 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really gluten-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?

Garlic Butter Shrimp is the fastest, ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 200 to 750 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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