Healthy Valentine’s Day Recipes

Special occasion meals are some of my favorites to create, so I’ve got dozens of healthy recipes for Valentine’s Day! Start with a romantic meal for dinner, then make one of my easy and healthy Valentine’s Day treats to finish it off. They can be fun to make with your kids or serve for a Galentine’s Day theme, too!

Special Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes

More Healthy Dinners

These might not be meals for every day, but I say this is the time to splurge! And look at it this way, making these special dinner recipes for Valentine’s Day at home is a fraction of the cost of going out.

My husband and I like to pair our Valentine’s Day dinner with green beans almondine or cauliflower risotto with mushrooms made in a skillet, or parmesan brussels sprouts made in the oven. If you’re serving steak, a wedge salad is perfect.

Pan Seared Scallops

These make a lovely special occasion dinner when you want something really fast, so you have more time to spend with your sweetheart. And that garlic butter sauce is everything.

Broiled Lobster Tails

Lobster makes the ultimate special meal! This recipe is for broiling it, but I also have recipes for grilled lobster tail (if you live somewhere warm enough to grill), air fryer lobster tail, and even butter poached lobster or lobster thermidor if you want to get fancy.

Filet mignon recipe on a plate, sliced to show the tender texture inside.

Perfect Filet Mignon

Of all my (many) Valentine’s Day dinner ideas, this is my personal favorite — and I’ll show you how to cook it flawlessly! If you prefer other cuts, try my sirloin steak, ribeye, or New York strip.

Crab Legs

Don’t be intimidated — these are easier than you’d think, and I have multiple cooking methods for you to choose from! I always see them on sale at my local warehouse club for a good price around V-Day.

Pan Seared Halibut

My most popular fish recipe, probably because the sauce has so much flavor! This moist, flaky white fish is perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day menu.

Pan Seared Chicken Breast

If you want something more affordable that still feels special, this is it. The pan sauce is wonderful for drizzling over a base, like pasta, rice, or zoodles. For something a little fancier, try my spinach stuffed chicken breast or coq au vin.

Instant Pot Short Ribs

These literally melt in your mouth! I don’t think I’ve ever had beef this tender, and that’s saying a lot. You’d never guess you only need 5 ingredients to make this recipe.

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

This is my go-to dish to impress! The sun-dried tomato cream sauce takes moist, flaky salmon up a notch. I’ve served it for guests a lot, but you can easily cut the recipe in half for a date night.

Featured Healthy Valentine’s Day Dessert

Sugar Free Cheesecake

My gluten-free, low carb cheesecake recipe is easy to make, and I promise your date will never know it’s sugar free. It’s silky, sweet, and rich, just like the sugary versions!

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Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats

Looking for a healthy sweet treat at the end of your Valentine’s Day dinner? I have many, but selected ones here that are perfect to share between two people! These recipes are easy to make, sugar free, grain free, and taste amazing.