21 Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinners for Two You’ll Love!
A collection of 21 romantic dinner ideas perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved one.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven and stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- Steak – 2 pieces
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Butter – 4 tablespoons
- Asparagus – 1 bunch
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Red wine – 1 cup
- Chocolate – 200 grams
- Fresh strawberries – 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the steak with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add garlic and butter to the skillet and baste the steak.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, reduce red wine until thickened.
- Serve the steak with asparagus and drizzle with red wine reduction.
- For dessert, melt chocolate and dip fresh strawberries.
- Enjoy your romantic dinner!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute steak with chicken or fish.
- Pair the meal with a nice bottle of wine.
- Set the table with candles for a romantic ambiance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dinner plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg