Date Night Dinner Recipes (Perfect For A Special Occasion)

Avoid the crowds and over priced menus and create an intimate haven at home this Valentine's Day. Elevate your evening with decadent dishes fit for a special occasion.

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For the seafood lover, whip up lobster tails drizzled in lemon butter. Craving classic indulgence? Roast a juicy beef tenderloin with red wine sauce. Feeling adventurous? Sear scallops to golden perfection, serve over mushroom risotto, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Don't forget a bottle of bubbly and a decadent dessert to make the evening perfect!

Air Fryer Lobster Tails

Lobster tails with lemon. — Photo Credit: Dr Davinah's Eats

Impress your guests with this quick and easy air fryer lobster tail recipe! Made with homemade garlic butter in under 10 minutes, it's the perfect no-fuss yet impressive meal. This is the perfect date night dinner for Valentine's Day!

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Mushroom Truffle Risotto With Cast Iron Seared Scallops

Scallops and risotto. — Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

This Mushroom Truffle Risotto And Cast Iron Seared Scallops recipe is perfect for a special occasion. Make this elegant dinner for Valentine's Day or any day you want to make someone feel special!

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Marry Me Chicken

Chicken with cream sauce. — Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

Marry Me Chicken is a dish that delights with its flavorful combination of pan-seared chicken, a creamy Parmesan sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. The recipe is known for its richness and depth of flavor, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

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"Date Me" Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta

Pasta with fresh herbs. — Photo Credit: Modern Honey

The perfect romantic dish is pasta! Made with rigatoni pasta, creamy sauce and spicy sausage! This is the perfect comfort meal for a night at home!

Get the recipe: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta

Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

Shrimp Pasta — Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen

This Easy-to-follow Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti recipe is perfect to pair with a glass of wine for date night. It comes together quickly and is made with simple, fresh ingredients.

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Buttery Baked Salmon With Broccolini

Delicious, easy to make, and beautifully presented, this date night dinner is a winner. Wow your date with this delicious Buttery Baked Salmon With Broccolini!

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Fillet Steak With Mushroom Sauce

Steak and mushrooms. — Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Make this Fillet Steak in Mushroom Sauce in under 30 minutes for an easy and delicious healthy dinner any night of the week. Tender and juicy filet mignon are covered in a flavorful mushroom sauce and all made in one skillet for fast cleanup.

Get the recipe: Fillet Steak With Mushroom Sauce

Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

Pasta with sauce. — Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen

This simple, spicy pasta is an elegant date night dinner. With savory garlic, rich olive oil, and hot Calabrian chilis, you’ll win over your valentine with this dish.

Get the recipe: Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

Prime Rib Roast Oven

prime rib with potatoes and asparagus. — Photo Credit: Oh My Food Recipes

Prime rib roast is a classic and popular main dish. This prime rib roast recipe is perfect for a date night dinner.

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Seafood Pasta Recipe

This seafood pasta is fresh shrimp, clams, scallops and mussels, all tossed in a homemade tomato sauce. It’s an easy and elegant date night meal!

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Beef Tenderloin With Red Wine Sauce

Beef tenderloin with wine sauce. — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

This Beef Tenderloin Roast with Garlic Wine Sauce is unbelievably easy and luxurious at the same time. It’s intensely tender, juicy, and flavorful. The garlic wine sauce is stunningly delicious.

Get the recipe: Beef Tenderloin Roast With Red Wine Sauce

Chicken Marsala Recipe

Chicken marsala with pasta. — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

This chicken marsala recipe brings your favorite restaurant order right to your chicken with minimal ingredients and simple instructions. It’s perfect for date nights, weekday dinners, and more.

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Easiest Seafood Alfredo

Craving a creamy, dreamy pasta dish that's packed with flavor and easy to throw together? Look no further than this whole-ingredient Seafood Alfredo Pasta. It's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner. So, what are you waiting for?

Get the recipe: Easiest Seafood Alfredo

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