The WORST episodes of Jamie's 15-Minute Meals

Every episode of Jamie's 15-Minute Meals ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Jamie's 15-Minute Meals!

Jamie Oliver returns with a brand-new cookery series that pushes the concept of fast, everyday food to the next level. Building on the success of Jamie's 30 Minute Meals, this new show squeezes the cooking process even further, with each half hour episode featuring two delicious, nutritious, super-fast family meals back-to-back. So even if you're rushed off your feet at work, there's no excuse for not giving these meals a go.

Last Updated: 11/13/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended

6.97

62 votes

#1 - Sausage Gnocchi and Mexican Chicken

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 12/13/2012

This time the two meals cooked up in a quarter of an hour are sausage gnocchi, warm kale and bean salad, plus Mexican chicken, wicked mole sauce, veg and rice.

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7.21

34 votes

#2 - Sizzling Beef Steak and Mighty Mackerel

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/27/2012

On the menu is sizzling beef steak, hoi sin prawn and noodle bowls, mighty mackerel, and mixed tomato and quinoa salad.

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Crispy Pork Medallions and Grilled Mushroom Sub

7.32

38 votes

#3 - Crispy Pork Medallions and Grilled Mushroom Sub

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/23/2012

On the menu is crispy Parma pork, minted courgettes and brown rice, plus grilled mushroom sub, smoky pancetta, melted cheese and pears.

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7.41

91 votes

#4 - Lamb Tagine and Chicken Caesar Salad

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/20/2012

Quick lamb tagine, pan-fried aubergine and cumin crunch, plus crispy polenta chicken caesar salad.

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Seafood Platter With Noodle Broth and Veggie Chilli With Tortillas

7.43

67 votes

#5 - Seafood Platter With Noodle Broth and Veggie Chilli With Tortillas

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 12/11/2012

On the menu this time is squid 'n' prawns spicy vegetable noodle broth, plus veggie chilli, crunchy tortilla and avocado salad.

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7.53

75 votes

#6 - Crispy Duck and Chicken Cacciatore

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2012

Jamie shows how to cook crispy duck and hoi sin lettuce parcels, and chicken cacciatore, spaghetti and smoky tomato sauce.

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7.55

124 votes

#7 - Moroccan Bream and British Burgers

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2012

This time Jamie rustles up Moroccan bream, couscous salad, pomegranate and harissa, and British burgers, shred salad, pickles and things.

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Spiced Chicken Lentils and Falafel Wraps

7.64

67 votes

#8 - Spiced Chicken Lentils and Falafel Wraps

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/16/2012

This time the meal is spiced chicken, bacon, asparagus and spinach lentils, plus falafel wraps, grilled veg and salsa.

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7.82

82 votes

#9 - Fish Stew and Asian Beef

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2012

On the menu are flashy fish stew, saffron sauce and garlic bread, plus seared Asian beef, best noodle salad and ginger dressing.

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7.86

64 votes

#10 - Cajun Steak and Chicken Tikka Salad

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/10/2012

Jamie cooks Cajun steak, smoky baked beans and collard greens, plus chicken tikka, lentil, spinach and naan salad.

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7.87

63 votes

#11 - Asian Sea Bass and Chorizo Carbonara

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 12/14/2012

Jamie Oliver cooks Asian sea bass, sticky rice and dressed greens, plus chorizo carbonara and Catalan market salad.

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7.92

62 votes

#12 - Chorizo With Squid and Simple Spaghetti

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/5/2012

Jamie cooks chorizo and squid with greek-style couscous salad, plus simple spaghetti, tomato, basil and creamy curd salad.

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7.97

91 votes

#13 - Rosemary Chicken and Happy Cow Burgers

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/9/2012

On the menu are rosemary chicken, grilled polenta and porcini tomato sauce, plus happy cow burgers, old-school coleslaw and corn on the cob.

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7.97

66 votes

#14 - Tapas Bruschetta and Cajun Pork Fillet

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/29/2012

Jamie makes glazed pork fillet, cajun-style pepper rice and barbecue sauce, and tapas bruschetta, and golden grilled sardines.

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7.97

100 votes

#15 - Fish Baps and Mushroom Farfalle

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2012

Jamie makes his best fish baps, mushy peas and tartare sauce. Later he cooks mushroom farfalle with blue cheese and a hazelnut and apple salad.

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Chilli Con Carne Meatballs and Sticky Kicking Chicken

7.98

161 votes

#16 - Chilli Con Carne Meatballs and Sticky Kicking Chicken

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2012

Jamie cooks chilli con carne meatballs, plus sticky kicking chicken, watermelon radish salad and crunchy noodles.

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7.98

59 votes

#17 - Beef Kofta Curry and Spring Frittata

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/4/2012

On the menu in this episode are beef kofta curry, fluffy rice, beans and peas, plus spring frittata, tomato toasts, watercress and pea salad.

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Prima-Vera Pasta and Black Bean Beef Burgers

7.98

63 votes

#18 - Prima-Vera Pasta and Black Bean Beef Burgers

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/21/2012

This time it's prima-vera pasta, and black bean beef burgers, noodles and pickle salad.

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Ricotta Fritters and Asian Tuna With Coconut Rice

7.98

63 votes

#19 - Ricotta Fritters and Asian Tuna With Coconut Rice

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/15/2012

Jamie rustles up seared Asian tuna, coconut rice and jiggy jiggy greens, plus ricotta fritters, tomato sauce and courgette salad.

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7.99

98 votes

#20 - Lamb Lollipops and Prawn Linguini

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2012

Jamie cooks lamb lollipops, curry sauce and rice and peas, plus prawn linguini and Sicilian shaved fennel salad.

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8.01

74 votes

#21 - Swedish Meatballs and Pasta Pesto

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/5/2012

Jamie cooks Swedish meatballs, celeriac and spinach rice, plus pasta pesto, garlic and rosemary chicken.

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Chicken Fajitas and Prawn Cocktail With Tomato Flatbread

8.02

61 votes

#22 - Chicken Fajitas and Prawn Cocktail With Tomato Flatbread

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/26/2012

Jamie cooks sizzling chicken fajitas, grilled peppers, salsa, rice and beans, and prawn cocktail, king prawns and sundried pan bread.

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8.05

64 votes

#23 - Spicy Cajun Chicken and Fish Tagine

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/3/2012

Jamie cooks white fish tagine, with carrot, mint and clementine salad, plus Spicy Cajun chicken, smashed sweet potato and fresh corn salsa.

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8.05

63 votes

#24 - Lamb Kofte and Keralan Veggie Curry

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/30/2012

On the menu this time is lamb kofte, pitta and greek salad, and Keralan veggie curry, poppadoms, rice and minty yoghurt.

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Thai Chicken Laksa and Grilled Tuna Salad

8.06

64 votes

#25 - Thai Chicken Laksa and Grilled Tuna Salad

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/19/2012

Jamie cooks grilled tuna, kinda Nicoise salad, Thai chicken laksa and mildly-spiced noodle squash broth.

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