Butter Up Bae with these Romantic Recipes - 20 recipes
What better way is there to celebrate Valentine's Day than by cooking that special someone in your life a delicious main course with a glass of good wine or two? Here are some of our favorite recipes to set the romantic mood on Valentine's Day.
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Gingered Salmon Over Black Rice with Bok Choy
By courtneyepowell
Details
Servings 2
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 65
- 1 cup black Japonica rice
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 heads baby bok choy, halved
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 (6-ounce) wild salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons chopped scallions
Enriched with the robust and healthy flavors of omega-packed salmon, freshly grated ginger, pure maple syrup, Japon...
Top rated Valentine's Day Romantic Main Course recipes
Lamb Stewed with Parsnip, Bacon, Fennel, & Red Wine
By Dr_Mom
Cozy up with a heaping bowl of lamb stewed with parsnips, bacon, fennel, and your favorite, flavorful red wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch wedges
- cooked spätzle, pasta, rice, or crusty bread, for serving
Shrimp Scampi Ravioli with Lemon Pepper Cream
By gstark
Make this classic Italian dish in your own home! This Shrimp Scampi Ravioli with Lemon Pepper Cream goes great with...
- 1 (9-ounce) package Buitoni Refrigerated Light Four Cheese Ravioli, prepared according to package directions
- 12 ounces cooked medium shrimp
- 1 (10-ounce) container Buitoni Refrigerated Light Alfredo Sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
LaaLoosh Chicken Piccata
By SMorrissey
Your family will love this delicious creamy LaaLoosh Chicken Piccata dish! Serve it with a side of your favorite ve...
- 16 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (I used two 8-ounce breasts, butterflied and cut in half)
- 1 (10-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fat free chicken broth
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon light butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper
Mushroom-Spinach Baked Eggs
By diane7422
These baked eggs are so easy, and runny yolks make the perfect sauce for delicious toasted bread with spinach, mush...
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 cups baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
- 6 slices potato bread, lightly toasted
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Cheesecake Factory Steak Diane
By á-173522
This recipe takes normal steaks to a whole new level of decadence! Make this copycat recipe for Cheesecake Factory ...
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 12 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into 3-ounce medallions
- Salt, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cracked whole black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons pearl onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, such as baby bella
- 1/4 cup brandy, or white wine
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, prepared
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Tropical Macadamia Halibut
By rmulleni
Tropical Macadamia Halibut gets its spicy kick from being brushed with hot sauce before being coated in macadamia n...
- 1/3 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Grama's Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 1 pound halibut fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- lemon wedges to garnish
One Pot Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta
By rossboys
One pot meals are perfect for quick and easy weeknight dinners
- 1 pound linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Parsley, chopped, garnish
Shrimp Linguine with Parmesan Cream Sauce
By Side Passion
A delicious, easy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, this creamy linguine with shrimp recipe will impr...
- 1 (6-ounce) package linguine, uncooked
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
- 15 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Valentine’s Day Grilled Cheese
By KitchenGnome
Chocolate, brie and strawberries on toasted bread
- 4 slices of flavorful bread (rustic white, sourdough or multi-grain works great)
- 4 ounces brie, sliced
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, high quality
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- balsamic vinegar, very high quality only, a drizzle
- Kosher salt, just a sprinkle
- butter, for frying
Red Curry Vegetable Soup
By devogirl
Thai red curry paste provides the spicy base for this soup
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 12 ounces (3-cups) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 4 large green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, such as Thai Kitchen
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15-ounce) petite diced tomatoes in juice
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cup (6-ounces) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
General Tso's Chick Peas, Vegan, & Gluten-Free
By blum099
General Tso's Chickpeas are flavorful, delicious, and filled with all the Asian-inspired flavors that you love, but...
- MARINADE:
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas cooked, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos or coconut aminos (soy-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 spring onions, sliced (white parts, save green for garnish)
- SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar, or sweetener of choice
- 2 teaspoons Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Chia-Crusted Oven-Roasted Tuna with Mango Fruit Salsa
By á-174535
Fresh and tropical flavors make this Chia-Crusted Oven-Roasted Tuna with Mango Fruit Salsa to-die-for
- MANGO SALSA:
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mango
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- BALSAMIC GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- CHIA CRUSTED TUNA:
- 2 (5-ounces) fresh or frozen tuna fillets
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon whole chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
Macaroni & Cheese
By á-131770
This creamy macaroni and cheese recipe is a perfect side for a summer barbecue
- 12 ounce package Skinner® Texas shape pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 6 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- Scallions or green onions for garnish
Vegan Mushroom Ropa Vieja
By andreajayros
Try this Vegan Mushroom Ropa Vieja recipe for dinner tonight and watch as the whole family is impressed by the vibr...
- SOFRITO:
- 6 large Portobello mushroom caps
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1/2 cup sofrito, see recipe below
- 8 to 10 stuffed pimento olives, alcaparrado or other green olives
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegan, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 medium stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced, mix colors if possible
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 medium Spanish onion, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium green pepper, cubanelle, or frying pepper
- 8 garlic cloves
- 3 ajices dulce, optional
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
- 1 red bell peppers, chopped
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More Valentine's Day Romantic Main Course recipes
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Shrimp Scampi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16/20 count)
- 2 lemons, halved
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 dashes hot sauce, or more to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Minced fresh parsley, for topping
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Hoisin-Glazed Halibut With Bok...
- 1 cup bulgur
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 heads baby bok choy, about 1/2 pound total, quartered lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut, striped bass, or cod fillets
- 1 fresh Fresno red chili, sliced
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Sautéed Cod with Pea Cream
- 2.5-pound boneless, skinless cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, lightly crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 1/2 cups fresh or frozen, thawed peas
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- roughly chopped fresh dill, to garnish
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Northwest Roasted Halibut
- 4 (4-ounce) halibut fillets
- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons margarine, melted but not hot
- 3/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and/or strawberries) thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
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Broiled Cod Recipe
- 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 2 teaspoons butter
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Crab & Ricotta Cannelloni
- BECHAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 (8-ounce) box cannelloni or manicotti pasta, about 12 shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup parmesan, grated, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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Kale & Sausage Ragu
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup shallots, sliced
- 12 cups stemmed kale ribbons
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (15-ounce) can pink beans
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
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Vegan Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and washed, about 12-ounces
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 lemons, 1 lemon cut into slices, juice of half of 1 lemon, 1/2 of a lemon cut into wedges, divided
- 3 1/2 olive oil, divided, plus more to taste
- 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, minced, about 2 tablespoons
- about 5 cups bow tie pasta, see notes if gluten-free
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
- 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, substitute another thickener like cornstarch if gluten-free
- 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
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Beef Tacos & Radish Salsa with...
- 10 ounces thinly sliced beef
- 4 corn tortillas
- 3 radishes, diced small
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1 lime
- 1 sweet potato
- 4 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Mexican spice blend (ancho chile powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, and dried Mexican oregano)
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