5 Dishes to Serve for a Memorable Date Night

Whether you’re trying to woo a new love interest or just want to have a romantic night at home with your spouse, these five dishes are sure to make it a night to remember! 

From decadent chocolate fondue to spicy Indian cuisine, we’ve got something for everyone. So pull out the candles, dim the lights and get cooking. And don’t forget your beverage—you can’t go wrong with a grapefruit cocktail!

Chocolate Fondue

What’s more romantic than sharing a pot of melted chocolate? This classic dessert is sure to please your date!

Ingredients:

• Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• Heavy cream or milk
• Vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Place the chocolate and cream in a fondue pot or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. 
2. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Serve with fruit, marshmallows, pretzels or anything else you desire!

Spicy Indian Chicken Curry 

For a truly unforgettable date night, whip up a batch of this flavourful chicken curry. The spice level can be adjusted to your taste, so it’s perfect for those who like it hot!

Ingredients:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.
2. Add the chicken. Cook until browned (about five minutes).
3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and garam masala powder and cook for one minute longer.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through (about 10 minutes).
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with rice or naan bread. 

Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce 

This simple but elegant dish is sure to impress your date! The shrimp are cooked to perfection in garlic butter sauce, making them even more irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet.
2. Add the garlic and then cook until its fragrant (about one minute).
3. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about three minutes per side).
4. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Grilled Steak with Herb Butter 

For a truly romantic dinner, look no further than grilled steak with herb butter. The steak is cooked to perfection and topped with a flavourful herb butter, making it an impressive but easy dish to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 steaks of your choice (we recommend ribeye or fillet mignon) 

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat.
3. Season the steaks with salt and pepper to taste, then place on the grill. Grill for five to seven minutes per side for medium-rare steak (longer if you prefer your steak more well-done).
4. Remove from the grill and top with the herb butter before serving.

Roasted Rack of Lamb 

This dish may look impressive, but it’s actually quite simple to prepare! The lamb is roasted until tender and juicy, making it the perfect main course for your date night.

Ingredients:

• 1 rack of lamb, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven.
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary. Rub all over the lamb rack.
3. Place on a baking sheet. Then, roast for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for five minutes before carving into chops and serving warm.

Conclusion

These five dishes are sure to make your next date night memorable. Whether you’re looking for something simple or impressive, there’s a dish on this list that will fit the bill. So get cooking and enjoy a romantic dinner with your special someone!