Description
A delightful Valentine’s Day dinner for two featuring a romantic atmosphere and delicious dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets of salmon
- 1 cup of asparagus
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet.
- Arrange asparagus around the salmon.
- Drizzle olive oil and minced garlic over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt, pepper, and place lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and serve alongside the salmon and asparagus.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Pair with a glass of white wine for a complete experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: valentines day dinner ideas for two