20 Easy Dinner Ideas for Two (Baked Salmon & More)
Try this delicious Pistachio Crusted Salmon for Two, or any of the recipes linked above! It’s the perfect easy dinner to impress, topped with a crunchy topping of nuts and Parmesan cheese.
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound salmon fillet or fillets, skin on (wild caught if possible)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon Italian panko (or Italian breadcrumbs)*
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring the salmon to room temperature and pat it dry. Season the salmon with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard and honey, then brush it on to the fish in an even layer.
- In another small bowl, mix together the finely chopped pistachios, Italian panko, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the pistachio mixture on top of the fish.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes with a fork; the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. Serve immediately.
35 Best and Easy Dinner for Two Recipe Collection
These easy dinner recipes for two are perfect for a cozy night in. From pasta to salmon to meatloaf, you can’t go wrong with these tasty dishes.
Ingredients:
- Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta
- Shrimp Scampi
- Tuscan Chicken
- Baked Salmon
- Tomato Parmesan
- Grilled Flank Steak
- Shrimp Alfredo
- Tomato Bocconcini Flatbread
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Marry Me Chicken
- Caprese Chicken Skillet
- Roasted Vegetable Salad with Sauce
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon (Filet Mignon with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil)
- Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Roasted Vegetables
- Smoked Salmon Pasta
- Vegetable Pasta
- Tomato Mexican Rice
- Steak and Potatoes Skillet
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- No-Peek Chicken
- Tomato Pasta with Butter Sauce
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
- Chicken Piccata
- Pasta With Meatballs And Tomato Sauce
- Alfredo Pasta Sauce
- Garlic Butter Rice
- Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad
- Garlic Mushrooms
- Browned Butter Lemon Pasta
- Condensed Milk Bread
- Cinnamon Raisin Rice Pudding
- Jamaican Banana Bread
Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a dinner for two in 30 minutes or less!
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FAQ
What to cook for dinner for 2?
- One-pan roast rack of lamb & green olive potatoes. …
- Crab & asparagus pappardelle. …
- Chicken stuffed with herby mascarpone. …
- Pasta alla vodka. …
- Special seafood & saffron pasta. …
- Creamy one-pan chicken & broccoli pasta. …
- Steak & aubergine salad. …
- Braised ox cheek wellingtons with peppercorn gravy.
What’s a good lazy dinner?
- Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil with Pineapple. …
- Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mozzarella and Spinach. …
- Garlic Lime Chicken with Fresh Herbs Quinoa. …
- Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp with vegie in Foil Packets. …
- Grilled Asparagus & Steak Fajita Roll-Ups. …
- Shakshuka with veggies.