Dinner Ideas For Tonight For Two
Dinner Ideas For Tonight For Two
Mediterranean Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients
For the roasted vegetables: - 2 bell peppers, sliced - 2 zucchini, sliced - 2 onions, sliced - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the salmon: - 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 teaspoons dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Place bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and garlic on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine. 3. Place salmon fillets on top of vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. 4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender. 5. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1/2 of recipe Calories: 549 Fat: 32.6g Saturated fat: 5.1g Carbohydrates: 25.2g Sugar: 9.3g Fiber: 8.3g Protein: 41.6g
Grilled Steak with Baked Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
For the steak: - 2 (8-ounce) sirloin steaks - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 teaspoons dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the sweet potatoes: - 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 2. Rub steaks with olive oil and season with garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. 3. Grill steaks for 5 minutes on each side, until cooked to desired doneness. 4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 5. Place sweet potatoes on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine. 6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender. 7. Serve steaks with roasted sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1/2 of recipe Calories: 619 Fat: 38.3g Saturated fat: 7.9g Carbohydrates: 32.6g Sugar: 7.5g Fiber: 5.7g Protein: 35.3g
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Rice
Ingredients
For the shrimp: - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - 1/4 cup white wine - 1/4 cup chicken broth - 1/4 cup heavy cream - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice For the spinach and rice: - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 onion, diced - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 4 cups baby spinach - 2 cups cooked white rice - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Add shrimp and season with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, until shrimp are cooked through. 3. Add white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. 5. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. 6. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. 7. Add cooked rice and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. 8. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. 9. Serve shrimp over spinach and rice.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1/2 of recipe Calories: 679 Fat: 33.1g Saturated fat: 9.3g Carbohydrates: 47.3g Sugar: 2.6g Fiber: 4.4g Protein: 46.7g