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    Best Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

    Published: Feb 17, 2023 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Check out our top favorite cast iron skillet recipes. You can find breakfast skillets, one pan rice or pasta dishes and even skillet dessert recipes! These recipes are easy, delicious and all you need is a cast iron skillet to make them!

    Check out our top favorite cast iron skillet recipes. You can find breakfast skillets, one pan rice or pasta dishes and even skillet dessert recipes! These recipes are easy, delicious and all you need is a cast iron skillet to make them!
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    Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

    Lamb loin chops

    Lamb Loin Chops Recipe with Roasted Potatoes
    This easy lamb loin chops recipe will be your family's favorite. Lamb loin chops marinated in olive oil, lemon, paprika and garlic make a delicious dinner for everyone!
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    This easy lamb loin chops recipe will be your family's favorite. Lamb loin chops marinated in olive oil, lemon, paprika and garlic make a delicious dinner for everyone!

    Balsamic chicken recipe

    Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
    An easy balsamic chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The balsamic marinade doubles as the sauce and makes the chicken extra juicy and delicious.
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    An easy balsamic chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The balsamic marinade doubles as the sauce and makes the chicken extra juicy and delicious.

    Persian sausage and potato skillet (sosis bandari)

    Persian Sausage and Potato Skillet – Sosis Bandari
    A Persian fast food favorite, this Persian sausage and potato skillet is quick to make and requires a handful of ingredients. We love to have it with Iranian bread but it would go great with a baguette, too!
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    Shakshuka with feta

    Easy Shakshuka With Feta
    Shakshuka with feta is great for brunch. Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce flavored with warm spices and vegetables and then topped with creamy feta. Learn how to make this easy one skillet breakfast recipe and enjoy it any day of the week.
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    Shakshuka with feta is great for brunch. Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce flavored with warm spices and vegetables and then topped with creamy feta. Learn how to make this easy one skillet breakfast recipe and enjoy it any day of the week.

    Blackened salmon

    Best Blackened Salmon Recipe
    Make the best blackened salmon recipe in 20 minutes! For this dish, salmon fillets are coated with blackening seasoning and seared until flaky and tender. Turn this into a tasty salmon dinner with salad, rice or potatoes.
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    Make the best blackened salmon recipe in 20 minutes! For this dish, salmon fillets are coated with blackening seasoning and seared until flaky and tender. Turn this into a tasty salmon dinner with salad, rice or potatoes.

    Beef shawarma

    Beef Shawarma Recipe
    Beef shawarma is a classic Middle Eastern street food. Tender slices of beef are marinated in olive oil and warm shawarma spices and cooked to perfection, then wrapped in a pita bread with vegetables and fries. Learn how to make beef shawarma at home with my tips and tricks.
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    Beef shawarma is a classic Middle Eastern street food. Tender slices of beef are marinated in olive oil and warm shawarma spices and cooked to perfection, then wrapped in a pita bread with vegetables and fries. Learn how to make beef shawarma at home with my tips and tricks.

    Roasted artichoke

    Easy Roasted Artichoke Recipe
    Roasted artichoke is easy to prepare and can be a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Each artichoke is cut in half and roasted to perfection with olive oil, garlic and herbs, making them tender and delicious in every bite.
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    Roasted artichoke is easy to prepare and can be a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Each artichoke is cut in half and roasted to perfection with olive oil, garlic and herbs, making them tender and delicious in every bite.

    Mediterranean style shrimp

    Mediterranean Style Shrimp Recipe
    This Mediterranean style shrimp recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors. Large shrimp marinated with spices, garlic and olive oil, then cooked in a delicious tomato and pepper sauce results in one of the tastiest 20-minute dinners you'll ever find!
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    This Mediterranean style shrimp recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors. Large shrimp marinated with spices, garlic and olive oil, then cooked in a delicious tomato and pepper sauce results in one of the tastiest 20-minute dinners you'll ever find!

    Pan seared cod with shallots and fennel

    Pan Seared Cod with Shallots and Fennel
    This pan seared cod is cooked in a flavorful shallot, fennel and mushroom sauce and served with some dill rice. This simple cod recipe makes the perfect dinner is less than one hour. 
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    Batata harra is a spicy Middle Eastern potato side dish. It calls for just a few ingredients and is easy to make. Crispy and tender potatoes are tossed in a spicy garlic and cilantro sauce and finished with a squeeze of lemon.

    Tortilla Espanola (Spanish potato omelette)

    Spanish Tortilla Recipe
    This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla espanola, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You're only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes! 
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    This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla espanola, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You're only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes!

    Crispy orange glazed salmon

    Crispy Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe
    This is an easy orange glazed salmon recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Enjoy a delicious, crispy pan seared salmon cooked with a homemade orange glaze.  

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    This is an easy orange glazed salmon recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Enjoy a delicious, crispy pan seared salmon cooked with a homemade orange glaze.

    Skillet chicken and butternut squash

    Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Recipe
    An easy skillet chicken and butternut squash dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. Juicy chicken and butternut squash are flavored with honey, mustard and spices to make a wonderful meal. 
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    An easy skillet chicken and butternut squash dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. Juicy chicken and butternut squash are flavored with honey, mustard and spices to make a wonderful meal.

    Turkish baked cod

    Turkish Baked Cod Recipe
    This Turkish-style baked cod recipe is a keeper. Tender cod pieces are cooked in a delicious pepper and tomato sauce.
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    This Turkish-style baked cod recipe is a keeper. Tender cod pieces are cooked in a delicious pepper and tomato sauce.

    Greek one pan chicken and rice

    Greek One Pan Chicken and Rice
    An easy one pan chicken and rice recipe made Greek style! Juicy chicken and flavorful rice make the perfect weeknight dinner that's easy yet super delicious.
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    An easy one pan chicken and rice recipe made Greek style! Juicy chicken and flavorful rice make the perfect weeknight dinner that's easy yet super delicious.

    Quick caprese chicken

    Quick Caprese Chicken Recipe
    Easy caprese chicken recipe that's ready in only 30 minutes. Made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto, this is a delicious easy weeknight dinner. Learn how to make this easy chicken recipe at home with our video and step-by-step tutorial. 

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    Easy caprese chicken recipe that's ready in only 30 minutes. Made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto, this is a delicious easy weeknight dinner. Learn how to make this easy chicken recipe at home with our video and step-by-step tutorial.

    Crab stuffed mushrooms

    Spicy Alaska Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
    Spicy crab stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer! Juicy mushrooms filled with a spicy crab filling are so delicious and easy to make.
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    Spicy crab stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer! Juicy mushrooms filled with a spicy crab filling are so delicious and easy to make.

    Baked feta with honey and zaatar

    Baked Feta Recipe with Honey And Zaatar
    This baked feta recipe is easy and makes a delicious appetizer. It's made with only five ingredients and is topped with honey and zaatar. 
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    Italian skillet chicken

    Italian Skillet Chicken Recipe
    Ready in 30 minutes, this Italian chicken skillet recipe is a great option for a healthy and comforting dinner. This is a simple skillet chicken recipe that calls for real ingredients and is seasoned with bright spices and lemon.
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    Ready in 30 minutes, this Italian chicken skillet recipe is a great option for a healthy and comforting dinner. This is a simple skillet chicken recipe that calls for real ingredients and is seasoned with bright spices and lemon.

    Baked eggs with sausage and mushrooms

    Baked Eggs with Sausage and Mushroom
    Baked Eggs with Sausage and Mushroom is a perfect breakfast dish for any day of the year. Fresh mushrooms and delicious sausage mixed with an amazing tomato sauce baked in the oven with eggs, can't get any better! 
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    Baked Eggs with Sausage and Mushroom is a perfect breakfast dish for any day of the year. Fresh mushrooms and delicious sausage mixed with an amazing tomato sauce baked in the oven with eggs, can't get any better!

    Spanish garlic shrimp (Gambas al ajillo)

    Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Gambas Al Ajillo)
    Gambas al ajillo, also known as garlic shrimp, is a classic Spanish tapa that's ready in 10 minutes. Delicious shrimp cooked in olive oil with a lot of garlic, it can’t get any better! 
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    Gambas al ajillo, also known as garlic shrimp, is a classic Spanish tapa that's ready in 10 minutes. Delicious shrimp cooked in olive oil with a lot of garlic, it can’t get any better!

    Lemon butter chicken

    Easy Lemon Butter Chicken
    Easy Lemon Butter Chicken is a fantastic family dinner option. Juicy chicken bursting with amazing flavors takes your usual dinner to a whole new level!
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    Easy Lemon Butter Chicken is a fantastic family dinner option. Juicy chicken bursting with amazing flavors takes your usual dinner to a whole new level!

    Rosemary cheddar cornbread

    Rosemary Cheddar Cornbread
    This Rosemary Cheddar Cornbread is moist and full of delicious flavors. It's packed with aromatic rosemary baked in a cast iron skillet and has a beautiful crispy crust.
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    This Rosemary Cheddar Corn Bread is moist and full of delicious flavors. It's packed with aromatic rosemary baked in a cast iron skillet and has a beautiful crispy crust.
    This Rosemary Cheddar Cornbread is moist and full of delicious flavors. It's packed with aromatic rosemary baked in a cast iron skillet and has a beautiful crispy crust.

    Jambalaya pasta

    One Pan Jambalaya Pasta
    Have a warm bowl of One Pan Jambalaya Pasta any day of the year - this dish is full of flavors and takes less than an hour to come together. Perfect comfort food!
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    Have a warm bowl of One Pan Jambalaya Pasta any day of the year - this dish is full of flavors and takes less than an hour to come together. Perfect comfort food!

    Caprese gnocchi

    Easy Caprese Gnocchi
    Have a fancy homemade meal in twenty minutes! Make this Easy Caprese Gnocchi so your entire family can enjoy a delicious meal together.
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    Have a fancy homemade meal in twenty minutes! Make this Easy Caprese Gnocchi so your entire family can enjoy a delicious meal together.

    Blistered shishito peppers

    Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe (5 minutes!)
    This easy blistered shishito peppers recipe is so easy to make. These little mild peppers are perfect to snack on as an appetizer. Make sure your skillet is hot to have the perfect char on each pepper. 
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    This easy blistered shishito peppers recipe is so easy to make. These little mild peppers are perfect to snack on as an appetizer. Make sure your skillet is hot to have the perfect char on each pepper.

    Chicken parmesan pasta

    One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
    A healthier version of an all-time favorite, this One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta is great for weeknight dinners and is ready in less than 40 minutes!
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    A healthier version of an all-time favorite, this One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta is great for weeknight dinners and is ready in less than 40 minutes!
    A healthier version of an all-time favorite, this One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta is great for weeknight dinners and is ready in less than 40 minutes!

    Italian meatball recipe

    Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
    This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.
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    This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.

    Pizza dip with pepperoni

    Pizza Dip with Pepperoni
    This Pizza Dip is the perfect game day food. Creamy dip topped with pepperoni has tons of flavor in every bite and is a great choice for parties and gatherings!
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    This Pizza Dip is the perfect game day food. Creamy dip topped with pepperoni has tons of flavor in every bite and is a great choice for parties and gatherings!

    Caprese stuffed chicken breast

    Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast
    Caprese stuffed chicken breast is easy and packed with flavor. Juicy chicken breast stuffed with cheese, tomatoes and basil makes a delicious meal. 
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    Caprese stuffed chicken breast is easy and packed with flavor. Juicy chicken breast stuffed with cheese, tomatoes and basil makes a delicious meal.

    Mediterranean breakfast hash with tahini sauce

    Mediterranean Breakfast Hash
    An easy potato hash recipe that's perfect for breakfast and brunch. Make this easy breakfast hash recipe using just a few ingredients. 
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    An easy potato hash recipe that's perfect for breakfast and brunch. Make this easy breakfast hash recipe using just a few ingredients.

    Persian herb frittata (kuku sabzi)

    Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
    Kuku Sabzi is a Persian Herb Frittata that can be baked in the oven and is topped with barberries and walnuts. It's a great recipe to use up all the herbs!
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    Kuku Sabzi is a Persian Herb Frittata that can be baked in the oven and is topped with barberries and walnuts. It's a great recipe to use up all the herbs!

    Baked shrimp in chermoula sauce

    Baked Shrimp in Chermoula Sauce
    Baked shrimp flavored with chermoula sauce is so delicious and easy to make. You can serve it with white or brown rice.
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    Baked shrimp flavored with chermoula sauce is so delicious and easy to make. You can serve it with white or brown rice.

    Persian chicken with saffron

    Persian Chicken with Saffron
    Persian Chicken and Saffron is a traditional dish that can be served with several different side dishes. This amazing dish is made with the golden spice and is bursting with enchanting flavors from a land far far away.
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    Persian Chicken and Saffron is a traditional dish that can be served with several different side dishes. This amazing dish is made with the golden spice and is bursting with enchanting flavors from a land far far away.

    Garlic lemon tilapia

    Garlic Lemon Tilapia Recipe
    Ready in 30 minutes, this garlic lemon tilapia recipe makes the perfect dinner. This is one of the best tilapia recipes out there and it's so easy to make!
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    Ready in 30 minutes, this garlic lemon tilapia recipe makes the perfect dinner. This is one of the best tilapia recipes out there and it's so easy to make!

    Italian baked eggs

    Italian Baked Eggs in Marinara Sauce
    Italian baked eggs are great for the weekends. This breakfast egg recipe is delicious and is cooked in the most amazing tomato sauce.
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    Italian baked eggs are great for the weekends. This breakfast egg recipe is delicious and is cooked in the most amazing tomato sauce.

    Skillet hash browns with sausage

    Skillet Hash Browns
    Skillet hash browns with sausage and peppers is the perfect dinner for weeknights. This easy and simple dinner comes together in only 30 minutes!
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    Skillet hash browns with sausage and peppers is the perfect dinner for weeknights. This easy and simple dinner comes together in only 30 minutes!

    Strawberry cobbler

    Best Strawberry Cobbler
    Strawberry cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert especially when served with ice cream. This strawberry cobbler recipe is easy to make and is perfect for dessert.
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    Strawberry cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert especially when served with ice cream. This strawberry cobbler recipe is easy to make and is perfect for dessert.

    Double chocolate walnut skillet brownie

    Double Chocolate Walnut Skillet Brownie
    Nothing beats a good ooey gooey Double Chocolate Walnut Skillet Brownie with a large glass of milk. You'll need only a few ingredients to make this delicious skillet brownie!
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    Nothing beats a good ooey gooey Double Chocolate Walnut Skillet Brownie with a large glass of milk. You'll need only a few ingredients to make this delicious skillet brownie!

    Strawberry rhubarb crumble

    Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
    Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble is the ultimate spring dessert. Juicy strawberries and rhubarbs mixed with sugar and topped with a good crumble make this dessert delicious!
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    Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble is the ultimate spring dessert. Juicy strawberries and rhubarbs mixed with sugar and topped with a good crumble make this dessert delicious!

    Chicken chorizo rice skillet

    Chicken Chorizo Rice Skillet
    Chicken Chorizo Rice Skillet is an easy one pan dish that uses a few ingredients with maximum flavor. It's perfect for weeknight dinners or a friendly gathering!
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    One pan 5-ingredient chicken skillet

    One pan 5-Ingredient Chicken Skillet
    This one pan 5-ingredient chicken skillet is perfect for weeknight dinners as it comes together in 30 minutes. The final addition of pepper rings gives a bold flavor to the dish!
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    This one pan 5-ingredient chicken skillet is perfect for weeknight dinners as it comes together in 30 minutes. The final addition of pepper rings gives a bold flavor to the dish!
    This one pan 5-ingredient chicken skillet is perfect for weeknight dinners as it comes together in 30 minutes. The final addition of pepper rings gives a bold flavor to the dish!

    Frequently asked questions

    What size cast iron skillet do I need for these recipes?

    I usually use a medium sized one which is a 10-inch and a large one which is 12-inch. You can also use a 14-inch cast iron skillet for rice or pasta dishes.

    How should I clean my cast iron skillet?

    Some say avoid using soap to clean your cast iron skillet, I think it's fine to use it as long as you maintain the skillet afterwards. Clean the skillet using a sponge, hot water and a little bit of soap. Once clean, dry the skillet completely and place it on medium high heat. Pour about 1 tablespoon oil into the skillet and immediately rub it all over the the pan using a paper towel. Turn the heat off and let the skillet cool completely before putting it away.

    Can I make these recipes ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make many of these recipes in advance. Please check out each recipe for specific instructions.

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    Best Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Check out our top favorite cast iron skillet recipes. You can find breakfast skillets, one pan rice or pasta dishes and even skillet dessert recipes! These recipes are easy, delicious and all you need is a cast iron skillet to make them!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mediterranean, middle eastern, Persian
    Servings 4
    Calories 420 kcal

    Ingredients
      

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    • Check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
    • You can make most of these dishes ahead of time using the instructions mentioned in each recipe.
    • I use an average sized skillet (10-inch) and a large (12 or 14 inch) for the recipes mentioned here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcal
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    1. wilhelmina

      February 22, 2023 at 7:50 am

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      All of these are fabulous! I love cooking with cast iron!

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    2. Gina

      February 22, 2023 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      Such a fantastic recipe round up! They all look so amazing. I'm going to try the Easy Shakshuka With Feta first and then bookmark this page so I can try the rest!

      Reply

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