Top Valentine's Day Recipes

Let These Most Popular Dishes Inspire Your Romantic Meal

By Derrick Riches

Updated 04/21/19

Grilled lobster tail
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Most holidays involve making large feasts for many people. Valentine's Day, on the other hand, revolves around a small meal for two people. This provides a wonderful opportunity to make things romantic and incredibly special.

As such, we collected some of our favorite unforgettable dishes that just so happen to be grilled, for a little extra flavor. Don't worry, just because it's February doesn't mean the grill can't be involved. 

  • 01 of 08

    Grilled Lobster Tails

    Grilled Lobster Tails
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    This grilled lobster is perfect for any occasion. If you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, then this recipe is for you. This is a quick and easy way to take lobster tails and make them better than you thought possible.

  • 02 of 08

    Herb-Crusted Fillet Mignon

    Filet Mignon
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    What could be better than fillet mignon? It's delicious and tender. This recipe calls for dried herbs, though you can substitute with fresh herbs instead. If you are going to do so, double the amount that the recipe requires.

  • 03 of 08

    Herb and Garlic Lamb Loin Chops

    Grilled lamb
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    This lamb recipe has a Greek style to it. These chops are loaded with tenderness and flavor. Be sure to get the loin chops versus regular lamb chops.

  • 04 of 08

    Chilean Sea Bass With Garlic Butter and Oregano Pesto

    Grilled Sea Bass
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    As if grilled Chilean sea bass wasn't good enough, this recipe calls for it to be drizzled with garlic butter and topped off with an oregano pesto. A truly delicious meal!

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  • 05 of 08

    Michael Jordan's 23 Delmonico Steak

    Michael Jordan's 23 Delmonico Steak
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    23 is Michael Jordan's famous Chicago restaurant and this is their recipe for the Delmonico Steak.

  • 06 of 08

    Herbed Lobster Tails on the Grill

    Grilled lobster tail
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    A light and flavorful grilled lobster tail recipe.

  • 07 of 08

    Grilled Ginger and Red Wine Lamb Chops

    Ginger and Red Wine Lamb Chops
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    The combination of ginger and red wine vinegar is truly magic. These lamb chops are tender, flavorful and perfect for special occasions. 

  • 08 of 08

    Black Pepper Strip Steak

    Black pepper strip steak
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    These delicious steaks require few ingredients. Just make sure to use freshly cracked pepper and the dish won't disappoint.