24 Fancy Date Night Dinners That Are Actually Easy

Even if you're terrified of cooking fish, you'll have a hard time messing up this perfectly tender salmon topped with a creamy, tangy avocado, onion, and bell pepper salsa. Get the recipe here.

Spaghetti and meatballs? Been there done that. Shake things up next date night by serving homemade meatballs over creamy polenta. Get the recipe.

Pizza can be totally sophisticated, especially when it's topped with golden squash, tangy apple, and creamy-as-heck burrata cheese. Get the recipe here.

As a rule of thumb, from this point forward all chicken breast should be filled with decadent goat cheese. Get the recipe here.

For a meatless meal that still feels totally impressive, try this whole roasted cauliflower. It's coated in a mixture of pistachio crumbs, garlic powder, and lemon, then cooked until super tender and drizzled in creamy sauce. Get the recipe here.

Looking for an indulgent date night meal? Steak + mushroom sauce = pure bliss. Get the recipe here.

Serve these as an appetizer or a main dish with grilled vegetables, cauliflower rice, or even a simple salad. Get the recipe here.

This garlicy, zesty shrimp scampi only takes about twenty minutes to whip up, but it'll taste as if you were cooking all afternoon. Get the recipe here.

A step above your basic salmon, this fish is pan-seared so it's caramelized on the outside, but on the inside it's loaded with a creamy spinach filling. Get the recipe here.

Just when you thought there was nothing on earth more delicious than gooey, cheesy mac 'n' cheese, lobster steps into the picture. Get the recipe here.

This recipe calls for chicken and tofu but you can get creative and make it with whatever protein and vegetables you like best. Get the recipe here.

Find yourself a Valentine who cooks a mean bowl of pasta. Get the recipe here.

Layers of lasagna noodles are topped with hot Italian sausage, marinara sauce, fluffy ricotta cheese, and a little bit of kale for good measure. Get the recipe here.