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A vibrant 400 calorie summer dinner featuring fresh grilled fish and seasonal vegetables.

Quick way to grow with 5 400 calorie summer dinner recipes.

Fuel your body with these light and satisfying 400-calorie dinner recipes, perfect for summer evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Caprese Salad with Grilled Shrimp
  • 12 large, peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
  • 8 small fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and arrange the seasoned vegetables around them.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Caprese Salad with Grilled Shrimp
  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  2. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, combine the grilled shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables in the roasted chicken with your favorites. For the Caprese salad, ensure your mozzarella is fresh for the best flavor and texture.