Under 45-Minute Mediterranean Recipes

Mediterranean dishes that come together fast — under 45-minute cook time, full per-serving cost and calorie data, step-by-step instructions calibrated for a home stove.

41 recipes match this filter.

Butterfly Prawns

Plump prawns split along the back, coated in a light seasoned batter and deep-fried until golden and crisp. A showstopping starter that comes together fast and disappears even faster.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Crispy Calamari And Tartar

Tender rings of squid coated in a light, seasoned flour crust and fried until golden and airy. Served alongside a cool, tangy homemade tartar sauce — a classic starter found on menus from seafood shacks to fine dining.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Money Bag

Crisp pastry parcels gathered at the top like little purses and stuffed with a savoury filling. A bite-size party favourite that looks impressive yet is simple to assemble.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Beer Batter Fish Burger

I know it comes off as a surprise to see us pair beer with chicken, follow on this recipe and watch the magic. It's commonly paired with French fries

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Prawn Native Pasta

Nigerian prawn native pasta combines al dente spaghetti with a deeply flavoured palm-oil and crayfish base, fresh prawns, and assorted peppers. It is a Naija twist on pasta that tastes nothing like Italian — and is better for it.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $3.00/serving

Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles

Springy noodles tossed in a punchy chili-garlic sauce with a deep savoury kick. Ready in minutes, big on heat, and ideal for a fast weeknight craving.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $3.00/serving

Pink Pasta

Pasta wrapped in a creamy tomato sauce that turns a soft blush pink, rich and velvety with a gentle tang. A crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent without being heavy.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $3.00/serving

Cream Cheese Bread

Soft enriched bread with a tender crumb and a rich cream cheese swirl. Pillowy, lightly sweet, and wonderful fresh from the oven or toasted the next morning.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Potato Balls

Crisp, golden-fried potato croquettes with a tender mashed-potato core, gently spiced with white pepper and habanero. Coated in seasoned flour and corn flakes for an audibly crunchy shell — perfect cocktail-hour snack.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Garlic Bread

Crusty bread split and slathered with herby garlic butter, then baked until golden and fragrant. The perfect partner to pasta, soups, and stews, or a snack all on its own.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Buttered Potatoes

Tender potatoes tossed in glossy butter with herbs and a pinch of seasoning. A simple, soothing side that goes with almost anything on the table.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Butter Fly Fluffy Moi Moi

Steamed bean pudding whipped to an airy, fluffy texture and gently seasoned. A protein-rich Nigerian delicacy that works as a side, a snack, or a light meal.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Full Salad

This is a very Nigerian salad. Takes me back to when my mom used to make it for us growing up. you can layer as you desire. Feel free to make the dressing a day before.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Chicken Salad

Chicken salad is a perfect side dish to a rice menu, they can be eaten wholesomely as a main dish too, even as a breakfast option

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Fresh Fish Pepper Soup

Instead of going out to have your catfish pepper soup. You can enjoy this at the comfort of your home and control the

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Bush Meat And Plantain

Grilled or stewed bushmeat — typically grasscutter or antelope — paired with fried ripe plantain. The smoky, gamey meat contrasts perfectly with the sweet caramelised plantain. A beloved combination in southern Nigerian cuisine.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Berry Mix Popsicle

An ice pop is a liquid-based frozen snack on a stick. They are fun snacks for children and can also be enjoyed by adults too

Time: 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.30/serving

Whiskey Sour Without Eggs

A refreshing whiskey sour made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, shaken hard over ice. No egg white in this version — just clean, bright, balanced cocktail. Serve over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Tequila Sunrise

A visually stunning cocktail of tequila and orange juice with a grenadine sunrise effect at the base. The layered colours — from amber at the top to deep red at the bottom — make it as beautiful as it is refreshing.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Flavor Mimosa

Flavor Mimosa is the RecipeCrave take on a classic brunch drink — sparkling wine meets a trio of tropical fruit juices for a brunch cocktail with more depth and colour than your average mimosa.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan is a chic, rose-pink cocktail of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime. Served straight up in a martini glass, it is tart, slightly sweet, and deeply sophisticated.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Rainbow Paradise

Rainbow Paradise is a colourful layered cocktail with distinct fruit tiers — each sip moves through a different flavour. Vibrant, Instagram-worthy, and as delicious as it looks.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Long Island Iced Tea

Five spirits — vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and triple sec — shaken with lemon juice and a splash of cola. Despite its name it contains no tea, but it does taste surprisingly drinkable. Handle with appropriate respect.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Margarita

The margarita: tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken over ice and served with a salted rim. It can be straight up or frozen, blended or spicy — but the balance of sweet, sour, and salt never fails.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Champagne Holiday

Champagne Holiday is a celebratory sparkling cocktail with festive fruit and a champagne base. Light, elegant, and designed for toasting — whether it is New Year, a birthday, or a Tuesday that deserves marking.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Classic Mojito

The classic Cuban highball: fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, white rum, and soda water. Muddled, filled with ice, and topped up until it fizzes. Light, herbaceous, and endlessly refreshing on a warm day.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Passion Fruit Daiquiri

A tropical twist on the classic daiquiri: white rum, fresh passion fruit pulp, lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup shaken hard and served up. Vivid, fruity, and vibrantly tangy.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Wings Signature

Wings Signature is the house cocktail — a bold, fruity blend developed exclusively for RecipeCrave. Bright, effervescent, and lightly sweet with a finish that lingers. Ask your bartender for the full pour.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Classic Martini

Classic Martini is proof that london dry gin and dry vermouth rarely need much help. Simple technique, generous results.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Moscow Mule

A Moscow Mule combines vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer served over ice in a copper mug. The mug keeps it cold while the ginger beer adds a spicy kick that makes this a year-round crowd-pleaser.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Kiwi Fizz

Kiwi Fizz is a sparkling cocktail built around fresh kiwi, a citrus squeeze, and light fizz. Bright green, zingy, and refreshing — a signature drink that tastes like summer.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Wavy

Wavy is a smooth, tropical cocktail with a gentle gradient of colours and a relaxed, fruit-forward flavour. Light on alcohol, long on refreshment — the drink to order when you want to feel the vibe.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Blue Colada

White rum and blue curaçao do the heavy lifting in this Mediterranean drink. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Cinnamon Mimosa

Cinnamon Mimosa adds a warm spice note to the classic champagne and juice pairing. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick garnish make this the mimosa for autumn brunch tables and holiday mornings.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Bubble Signature

Bubble Signature is a playful layered drink with bubbles, fruit, and a creamy finish. Light and visually striking — perfect as a celebratory toast or an afternoon indulgence.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Whipped Cream Mimosa

Whipped Cream Mimosa tops the classic sparkling wine and juice combination with a cloud of sweetened whipped cream. Indulgent, festive, and best enjoyed slowly before the cream dissolves into the bubbles.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Grilled Tuna Steaks

Here tuna steaks and cherry tomatoes come together in a Mediterranean grill with real depth. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.

Time: 20 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Halloumi & Lentil Salad

A generous Mediterranean side where halloumi and green lentils share the bowl. Straightforward steps, dependable results.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Lemon and Thyme Chicken

Lemon and Thyme Chicken pairs lemon and freshly thyme leaves for a plate that tastes far bigger than its shopping list. Cook it low-key or dress it up for guests; it works both ways.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Smoky Honey Glazed Vegetable Skewer

A generous Mediterranean grill where red onions and courgettes share the bowl. Weeknight-friendly and forgiving for newer cooks.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Summer Honey Glaze Halloumi Salad

This is the Mediterranean side to reach for when there is wild rice in the kitchen. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Why these recipes work for "under 45-minute mediterranean recipes"

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