Recipes Dinner 18 Impressive Dinner Ideas for Two Switch up your routine with these fun dinner recipes for two. By Hayley Sugg Published on September 13, 2024 Close Photo: Jasmine Comer/Allrecipes Whether you're looking for recipes for a romantic evening in, or you simply want to switch up your weeknight meal routine, these dinners for two are sure to satisfy. Impressive dishes like Filet Mignon or Crab Legs with Garlic Butter are an option. You can also keep date night casual by cooking up Chorizo Street Tacos or Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza. Once you add these recipes to your repertoire of recipes for two, you'll wonder why you ever ordered out at all. 01 of 18 One Pan Orecchiette Pasta Linda T You won't have to sully your dinner with dishes afterwards thanks to this one-pot pasta recipe. Creamy orecchiette combines with spicy sausage and peppery arugula for an irresistible dish. 18 Easy One-Pot Meals Ready in Less Than an Hour View Recipe 02 of 18 Chicken, Asparagus, and Mushroom Skillet Chef V This Italian-inspired chicken dinner for two is perfect for serving over pasta or rice. "This dish was delicious with just the right amount of seasoning to keep it light," says user Jackie D. 30 Best Side Dishes for Chicken, No Matter How You Cook It View Recipe 03 of 18 Easy Chorizo Street Tacos Easy Chorizo Street Tacos | Photo by Yoly. Yoly Five ingredients are all you need to make these street tacos that can rival your neighborhood food truck. 12 Side Dishes to Round Out Taco Night View Recipe 04 of 18 Miso-Glazed Black Cod Bobby Musgrave This impressive seafood dish will have your partner thinking you've been in the kitchen for hours. In reality, this fish recipe for two is a very quick recipe to make. (But let them be impressed. We won't tell.) View Recipe 05 of 18 Bucatini All'Amatriciana Buckwheat Queen Switch up your usual spaghetti dinner with this delicious pasta recipe for two. Guanciale (cured pork cheek) adds extra depth of salty, savory flavor to the final dish. User Howard says, "I love the serving size for two, it was perfect." View Recipe 06 of 18 Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) Hang up the phone, and put down the takeout menu. Instead of ordering out, whip up this Thai Basil Chicken for two that's ready in 25 minutes or less. "I've always been so intimidated to try cooking Thai cuisine but Chef John made this so easy," says user Heidi. View Recipe 07 of 18 Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce Bren These crab legs are infused with flavor because they are cooked directly in a garlicky butter sauce. Is crab a bit out of your date night budget? This recipe also works well with shrimp. View Recipe 08 of 18 Pork, Apple, and Ginger Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce SunnyByrd A sweet and salty sauce upgrades your everyday stir-fry into something amazing — and much better than anything you can get from takeout. Serve over a bed of rice or lo mein. View Recipe 09 of 18 Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza The Gruntled Gourmand Only four ingredients are needed for this ultra-cheesy pizza for two. Shredded mozzarella creates a crispy crust, while fresh bocconcini creates a creamy topping. As a bonus, this recipe is totally gluten-free! View Recipe 10 of 18 Surf and Turf bd.weld Get the best of both worlds with this surf and turf plate. Marinated shrimp combines with seasoned and grilled steak for an unforgettable evening in. Keep Reading: 20 Best Side Dishes for Steak View Recipe 11 of 18 Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa Kim's Cooking Now Marinated tilapia is combined with a sweet and savory mango salsa that elevates the whole dish. User ILoveFruit says, "Very easy and very tasty! My husband and I both cleared our plates." View Recipe 12 of 18 Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon abapplez A protein stuffed with cheese and bacon? Sign us up! If you're buying your pork from a butcher, ask them to cut the pocket in the chops for you. View Recipe 13 of 18 Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tail Dany Get a double dose of seafood deliciousness with these crab-stuffed lobster tails for two. Several reviewers have written that they used canned crab and it turned out just as tasty. View Recipe 14 of 18 Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze A classic choice for romantic dinners, this filet mignon recipe only requires five ingredients. Pair with a side of potatoes and steamed veggies for a complete meal. View Recipe 15 of 18 Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce kmcclos1 Tender chicken breasts are paired with a tangy and buttery sauce, perfect for pouring over pasta or potato wedges. User Angela Renee says, "This was perfect!!! Easy but restaurant-quality." View Recipe 16 of 18 Avocado Carbonara for Two Photo by Buckwheat Queen. Here's a traditional spaghetti carbonara with a creamy avocado twist. "This recipe is a complete meal for 2 people, which can be made for brunch, lunch, or dinner," says Buckwheat Queen. View Recipe 17 of 18 "Pantry Find" Pasta for Two Buckwheat Queen This quick Italian-accented pasta dinner starts with canned tuna, plus olives, chopped tomatoes, and capers. "I came up with this pasta dish when cleaning out my pantry," says Buckwheat Queen. "It's savory, delightful, and doesn't require a lot of savvy and is quick to get on the table." View Recipe 18 of 18 Spicy Beans and Franks for Two Nothing fancy, folks, just franks and beans in a delectable homemade sauce! "A tasty, quick-and-easy weeknight meal for two," says lutzflcat. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit