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A spread of date night dishes
For two

Date Night Recipes

A little more effort, a little more occasion — recipes built for two, from a quiet night in to an anniversary dinner. Allergens still checked, because a special night is the worst time for a surprise.

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Showing 37 of 37 date night recipes

Salmon Croquettes — Southern Soul Food recipe Southern Soul Food Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Salmon Croquettes

Crispy pan-fried patties of seasoned salmon bound with egg and cornmeal, a beloved Sunday-supper staple of the soul food table.

30 min Serves 4
Egg Fish Seafood +1
Blackened Salmon — Cajun & Creole recipe Cajun & Creole Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Blackened Salmon

Salmon crusted in Cajun spices and seared in a blazing-hot cast iron until a smoky, peppery bark forms — bold, fast, and packed with fire.

15 min Serves 4
Fish Dairy Seafood
Shrimp Scampi — Keto recipe Keto Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Shrimp Scampi

Buttery garlic shrimp scampi served over zucchini noodles for a low-carb twist on the classic.

15 min Serves 3
Dairy Seafood Shellfish
Baked Salmon with Asparagus — Keto recipe Keto Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Baked Salmon with Asparagus

A quick, healthy, one-pan meal featuring tender baked salmon and roasted asparagus with a hint of lemon.

25 min Serves 4
Fish Seafood
Maple Salmon — Seafood recipe Seafood Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Maple Salmon

Salmon fillets marinated in maple syrup and soy, then broiled until glazed and caramelized.

144 min Serves 2
Fish Seafood Sesame +2
Cajun Crab Cakes — Cajun & Creole recipe Cajun & Creole Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Cajun Crab Cakes

Lump crab cakes seasoned with Creole spices, pan-fried to a golden crisp, and served with zesty remoulade — sweet, briny, and satisfyingly indulgent.

30 min Serves 4
Egg mustard Seafood +2
Panna Cotta — Italian recipe Italian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Panna Cotta

A delicate, molded dessert made of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin.

20 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Panna Cotta — Mediterranean recipe Mediterranean Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Panna Cotta

An Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin.

255 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Crab Cakes — North American recipe North American Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Crab Cakes

Maryland-style cakes packed with sweet lump crabmeat and minimal filler, pan-fried until golden and served with lemon.

40 min Serves 4
Egg Fish Dairy +4
Canned Crab Cakes — Pantry & Instant recipe Pantry & Instant Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Canned Crab Cakes

Golden, pan-crisped crab cakes made with real canned crab, seasoned with Old Bay and herbs — a surprisingly luxurious dinner from an everyday pantry staple.

15 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Seafood +2
Steak Frites — French recipe French Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Steak Frites

A seared, perfectly rested steak — crusty outside, rosy within — served alongside a mountain of crispy golden fries. Bistro perfection.

60 min Serves 8
Dairy Peanut
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

An elegant, just-set Italian cream pudding kissed with real vanilla bean and finished with a glossy fresh berry sauce.

255 min Serves 6 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Maryland Crab Cakes — Seafood recipe Seafood Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Maryland Crab Cakes

Jumbo lump crab cakes with minimal filler, pan-fried until golden and bursting with sweet crab in every bite.

35 min Serves 4
Egg Fish Dairy +4
Lobster Roll — Sandwiches recipe Sandwiches Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lobster Roll

Chunks of sweet lobster meat lightly tossed in mayo or butter, served in a split-top bun.

15 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
celery Egg Dairy +3
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast — Breakfast recipe Breakfast Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

Crisp toasted sourdough piled with creamy smashed avocado, silky smoked salmon, capers, and a squeeze of lemon.

15 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Fish Seafood Wheat
Lobster Roll — North American recipe North American Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lobster Roll

A sandwich originating in New England, filled with lobster meat.

15 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
celery Egg Dairy +3
Grilled Ribeye Steak — North American recipe North American Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Grilled Ribeye Steak

A well-marbled ribeye grilled to a perfect crust and basted in garlic-herb butter.

20 min Serves 4
Dairy
Chocolate Lava Cake — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chocolate Lava Cake

Individual dark chocolate cakes with set edges and a molten, gushing center that flows out the moment your fork breaks through.

25 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Ribeye Steak Florentine (Bistecca alla Fiorentina) — Italian recipe Italian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ribeye Steak Florentine (Bistecca alla Fiorentina)

A thick, grilled T-bone or porterhouse steak, traditional to Tuscany.

30 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Tiramisu — Italian recipe Italian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tiramisu

End your meal on a high note with this beloved coffee-flavored layered dessert. Delicate ladyfingers soaked in espresso meet ethereal mascarpone cream for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

30 min Serves 8
Egg Dairy Wheat
Crème Brûlée — French recipe French Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Crème Brûlée

Silky vanilla custard chilled until set, then finished with a thin caramel shell you crack with a spoon — pure French elegance in a ramekin.

315 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Perfect Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak — Meat & Pork recipe Meat & Pork Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Perfect Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak

A thick, restaurant-quality ribeye with a deeply browned crust and a juicy medium-rare center, finished with butter, garlic, and thyme.

25 min Serves 2
Dairy
Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Baby Bok Choy — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Baby Bok Choy

A delicate and flavorful pescatarian meal featuring a sweet and savory glaze over flaky salmon.

25 min Serves 4
Fish Seafood Sesame +2
Beef Wellington — British & Irish recipe British & Irish Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Beef Wellington

Tender beef fillet wrapped in earthy mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry — an impressive British showstopper with a spectacular rosy center.

90 min Serves 6
Egg Dairy mustard +1
Lemon Butter Salmon — Keto recipe Keto Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lemon Butter Salmon

Flaky, pan-seared salmon fillets elevated with a bright, citrusy, and creamy butter sauce.

20 min Serves 4
Fish Dairy Seafood
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails — Seafood recipe Seafood Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Broiled lobster tails butterflied over the shell and basted in a rich garlic-herb butter for a restaurant-worthy treat.

30 min Serves 2
Dairy Seafood Shellfish
Shrimp Scampi (Gamberi all'Aglio) — Italian recipe Italian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Shrimp Scampi (Gamberi all'Aglio)

Garlicky, buttery shrimp in white wine and lemon, tossed with linguine.

25 min Serves 4
Dairy Seafood Shellfish +1
Baked Salmon Fillet With Mustard Sauce — Seafood recipe Seafood Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Baked Salmon Fillet With Mustard Sauce

Lemon-topped baked salmon fillets finished with a silky shallot, white wine, and stone-ground mustard cream sauce.

45 min Serves 6
Fish Dairy mustard +1
Classic Tiramisu — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Classic Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with billowy mascarpone cream and dusted with bittersweet cocoa for the ultimate no-bake Italian indulgence.

40 min Serves 9
Egg Dairy Wheat
Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A nutrient-dense dinner featuring omega-3 rich salmon and slow-digesting complex carbohydrates.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Fish mustard Seafood
Salmon Patties — Pantry & Instant recipe Pantry & Instant Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Salmon Patties

Flaky canned salmon bound with breadcrumbs and herbs, pan-fried until deeply golden and crisp — a budget-friendly classic the whole family loves.

15 min Serves 4
Egg Fish Seafood +1
Oysters Rockefeller — Cajun & Creole recipe Cajun & Creole Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Oysters Rockefeller

Plump oysters blanketed in a rich purée of spinach, butter, herbs, and Pernod, then broiled until bubbling — an Antoine's classic and New Orleans at its most elegant.

40 min Serves 4
Dairy Seafood Shellfish +1
Cedar-Plank Salmon — Seafood recipe Seafood Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Cedar-Plank Salmon

A salmon fillet grilled on a soaked cedar plank that infuses the fish with woodsy smoke while keeping it moist under a sweet maple and Dijon glaze.

90 min Serves 4
Fish mustard Seafood
Lomi Lomi Salmon — Hawaiian recipe Hawaiian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lomi Lomi Salmon

Tender salted salmon hand-massaged with ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and green onion — a refreshing, bright side dish that's a luau staple.

15 min Serves 1
Fish Seafood
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter — Seafood recipe Seafood Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter

Golden-crusted sea scallops with a tender center, finished in a silky lemon-butter pan sauce.

20 min Serves 2
Dairy Seafood Shellfish
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi — Seafood recipe Seafood Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Plump shrimp swimming in a bright garlic-butter and white wine sauce, finished with lemon and parsley over linguine.

25 min Serves 4
Dairy Seafood Shellfish +1
Smoked Salmon Bagel (Lox) — Sandwiches recipe Sandwiches Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Smoked Salmon Bagel (Lox)

Thinly sliced smoked salmon and cream cheese layered on a bagel with capers and red onion, a classic lox bagel.

10 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
Fish Dairy Seafood +1
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