Top 80+ easy date night dinners that beat a fancy restaurant

No matter the person/day/time, the facts are the facts: the quickest way to anyone's heart is through their stomach. Who doesn't love being cooked for, right? But what do you do if you're more beginner than sous chef? We've got you: All these beginner-friendly date night dinner recipes are a slight step above usual fare while still being totally achievable by even the most novice of home cooks. A tried-and-true recipe can really save the evening, and we're pretty sure all of these recipes (which include chicken, steak, and pasta dinners) will become your new favorite weekly staples. Get inspired with our list of 80 dinners for two—we know you’ll turn out something spectacular.

If you’re hoping to serve a meal to your boo, stick with something simple and classic, like pasta, stir-fries or easy proteins. Try our cacio e pepe, our vegetable curry, or our ground beef stir-fry teriyaki bowls—they’re all SUPER simple, with flavor that’s out-of-this-world good. For protein, you can’t beat chicken, like in our creamy feta and tomato chicken, our Marry Me chicken, or our butter chicken (way more special than ordering delivery), but we’ve also included less standard recipes with red meat or fish that will really impress. Try our dirty martini steak frites, our coconut curry salmon, or our miso farro salmon bowl for ideas. They’ve got all the sit-down steakhouse flavor without the price tag.

If you’re looking to make a night out of cooking dinner together (we highly recommend this date idea!), try one of our more involved recipes. Check out our homemade pizza, our dragon roll sushi, or our lobster ravioli for ideas. You’ll get to see your date’s fine motor skills at work, learn a new skill, and eat a delicious meal together (no matter how good or badly it turns out 😉).

The best part of these recipes? Leftovers. We know, we know, many of these recipes make 4 to 6 servings. You could halve them and have just enough for two, or do what we do and make extra!

Want more ideas for impressing your date? Try serving a fun cocktail or the perfect bottle of wine with your meal—check out our guides to both reds and whites. And don't forget about dessert!

Brown Sugar Salmon

When it comes to 15-minute weeknight dinners, nothing is better than a simple piece of flaky, tender, savory-sweet brown sugar-glazed salmon. It takes 5 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook, and cleanup is an absolute breeze.

One-Pot Baked Risotto With Blistered Tomatoes & Burrata

Risotto usually involves you next to the stove babysitting the rice, adding ladle after ladle of stock, mixing constantly for about 40 minutes until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.Instead, here we mix the rice and flavorful blistered tomatoes with all the stock and bake in the oven until the rice absorbs most of the liquid. No stirring, totally hands-off. Top it all off with fresh burrata and let that cream ooze all over.

Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken

In our houses (apartments), Sunday evening is synonymous with a roast chicken dinner. That means one has 52 chances to prove there’s always something new you can create with the humble chicken. In this case, the paprika-dusted chicken is roasted on a bed of herby, sliced red onions and whole garlic cloves until the onions are jammy sweet with a little char and the chicken is cooked through and juicy. Best of all, blending the chicken fat-roasted, charred onions with butter, sweet white vinegar, and crushed red pepper yields a creamy, umami-rich sauce that makes the chicken even more succulent.

Lunch Lady Sheet-Pan Pizza

Lunchtime is the sacred 30 minutes in the school day when you can gather with your friends. The only thing that improved upon such a hallmark experience? The day to rule all days: pizza day. Our version includes instant yeast dough, herby pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni baked on a sheet tray until you can see melty cheese and that signature thick and fluffy crust. Topped with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, you’ll swear you just grabbed a slice from the school lunchroom.

Stuffed Peppers

The bell pepper is an excellent vessel for stuffing ground beef (or turkey or chicken!), rice, and, of course, cheese. It's strong enough to hold its shape in the oven, and the flavor is subtle enough to go well with just about anything. This is our favorite recipe but the customization options are endless.

Harvest Caesar Salad

If you thought kale Caesar was over, you’ve clearly never topped it with crispy frico squash croutons. Featuring butternut squash and crispy baked Parmesan frico, this autumn spin on the classic Caesar salad will have you wishing it was fall all year round.

Chicken Quesadillas

Filled with flavorful chicken, plenty of cheese and mix-ins, this quesadilla is not only completely satisfying, but totally customizable. Make it as is for a simple cheap and easy dinner (or afternoon snack) you can count on, or use it as a jumping off point to create your own perfect quesadilla.

Dirty Martini Steak Frites

Don’t let the frozen fries fool you—this is a meal for grown-ups. Seared medium-rare steak gets topped with a buttery, boozy olive sauce, sprinkled with blue cheese crumbles, and served alongside a mountain of golden, crispy French fries and a 2-minute leafy green salad. Serve with a chilled dirty martini for extra points.

Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo

If you love stovetop mac 'n' cheese, you’ve got to try this creamy butternut squash orzo. Butternut squash and Parmesan join forces with orzo to create a cheesy pasta skillet that hits every nostalgic note.

Smash Burger Tacos

These fully loaded smash burger tacos are the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla. You’ll never have to choose between burger night or taco night again!

Steak With Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce

Steak will always say “I love you,” but if you want to really jazz it up for your next date night, make this 12-ounce strip with a creamy bourbon garlic sauce. Seared until deeply browned, basted in garlicky butter, and served with a dreamy pan gravy, this steak is the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion dinner.

Black Bean Sweet Potato Taco Skillet

Want taco night without the multiple pans and (semi-?) controlled chaos of a build-your-own dinner? Make this taco skillet. Saucy, spiced sweet potatoes and black beans are tossed with crushed potato chips and topped with melty cheese for a simple one-pan meal that will be your new weeknight go-to.

Veggie Burgers

Veggie burgers might seem like the obligatory vegetarian alternative at a grill-out, but that doesn’t mean they can’t taste glorious in their own right. Whether charred on the grill or cooked to caramelized perfection in a cast-iron pan, these veggie burgers will make even meat lovers decide to go meatless for a meal.

Pad See Ew

Pad see ew is on everyone’s top 10 Thai dishes list, and after you give it a try at home, you’ll understand why. The combination of thinly sliced, wok-seared meat, Chinese broccoli, and the signature wide, chewy rice noodles will make this Southeast Asian specialty an instant favorite.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

If you turn your head every time a sizzling plate of fajitas passes, then this recipe is the low-lift one-pan version you need. Chipotle chile- and cumin-seasoned chicken breast is nestled into fire-roasted tomato rice before being topped with strips of jalapeño, bell pepper, and sweet red onion, then smothered with a three-cheese blend and baked to create this chicken fajita casserole that comes with a side of rice already built into the meal.

Cauliflower Tacos

Looking to spice up taco night? Call in the roasted cauliflower. Loaded with crisp cabbage slaw and drizzled with a tangy lime crema, these richly spiced cauliflower tacos promise to shake up your weeknight dinner routine for good.

Sesame Tofu & Broccoli

In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’ll be on your way to a saucy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

BBQ Sheet-Pan Chicken

BBQ sauce and chicken go together like peanut butter and jelly: an undeniable classic combo that hits the mark every single time. We love BBQ chicken on pizza, on sliders, in dip, and, of course, on the grill. And no matter the season, BBQ chicken is a clear #winner winner chicken dinner. Here, we put together an easy sheet-pan dinner with juicy chicken, loads of sweet–smoky flavor, and plenty of vegetables to make the easiest dinner ever.

Cobb Salad

In our book, the Cobb salad just might be the perfect dinner salad. It’s versatile, hearty, easy to make, and even easier to meal prep. This classic recipe creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors, all tied together by the star of the show: homemade dressing. While you can use store-bought, this homemade vinaigrette is not only easy to make, but truly takes this salad from basic to incredible.

Bánh Mì Turkey Burgers

Turkey burgers can have a reputation for being boring, but when done right, they’re anything but. We amped up these burgers by incorporating the flavors of one of our favorite sandwiches: bánh mì. Pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and cilantro all top our seasoned turkey burgers for a cheap and easy dinner that couldn’t be more exciting, especially served with chili oil smashed potatoes, a crunch salad, or Korean potatoes.

Sheet-Pan Roasted Halloumi & Broccolini

Almost meaty in its profile, briny Halloumi has a satisfying stretchiness akin to the texture of fresh mozzarella, but with a pleasing exterior crackle when cooked properly. To achieve this effect, we use a blazing oven to char the Halloumi and broccolini, leading to a savory crunch that plays the perfect counterpoint to the creamy, herby, and tart gremolata sauce dolloped on top.

Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles

Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? These noodles are easier to make at home than one might think; the trick is getting everything in order before starting to cook: Make the peanut-lime sauce. Soak the noodles. Chop all of the vegetables and chop the chicken. Pick and wash your herbs and chop your peanuts. With all of this behind you, the dish comes together in a snap!

Mediterranean Pizza

Classic pizza dough and sauce are swapped out for alternatives (including an infused oil) to create a lighter pie perfect for spring. Topped with plenty of Mediterranean-inspired veggies, marinated olives, and crumbled feta, this flavor-packed pizza is worthy of any warm weather dinner for two.

Burger Bowls

Craving a juicy cheeseburger but not the mandatory nap that comes with it? This cheesy, saucy, veggie-packed burger bowl is your solution. These bowls are just as versatile as an actual burger, so have fun with your preferred toppings too.

Summer Roll Bowl

Love a Vietnamese summer roll but don’t want to fuss with the wrapper? Meet your new favorite summer dinner. Rice noodles, shrimp, avocado, thinly sliced veggies, and a plethora of greens are tossed together in a tangy nước chấm dressing for a refreshing dinner twist.

Marry Me Chicken

This simple chicken is one of our most romantic recipes ever. If you (or your boo) is a sun-dried tomato hater (we feel you), use fresh ones instead. It won’t have as much of a tangy kick, but it’ll still be just as impressive.

BBQ Chicken Skillet Pizza

Recreate the CPK fave with this insanely delicious (mostly) homemade pie. To save on time, use store-bought pizza dough. Or, better yet, pick some up from your favorite pizzeria!

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo

When you’re in the mood for a one-pan dinner that delivers on the comfort food factor, this recipe with creamy orzo and sun-dried tomatoes is the one to turn to.

Chicken Tacos

We say the more toppings the merrier for these quick and easy tacos. We like ours topped with red onion (pickled onions would be great too), avocado, cilantro, and cheese, but pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, or some crushed corn chips would also be delicious.

Surf 'n' Turf Foil Packs

At your next summer grilling gathering, put a few of these bad boys on the coals and take more time to enjoy your company. Once you have the ingredients prepped—all of which can be done the day before and stored in your fridge—it's only a few minutes of assembly and around 15 minutes of hands-off grilling.

Mediterranean Stuffed Meatballs

While we couldn’t ever say that we have a favorite cheese, feta is definitely close to the top. If you love cheese-stuffed foods and you’re a feta fan too, these meatballs are for you.

Lobster Ravioli

We took an easy shortcut here by using wonton wrappers, but trust us—they are so tender and light that you really only taste the decadent lobster filling. If you want actual pasta-encased lobster ravioli, then our pasta dough is great; otherwise, we promise you’re going to make these over and over again.

Sheet-Pan Tikka Masala

Our sheet-pan tikka masala is a fun way to enjoy a classic Indian dish, chicken tikka masala, at home in a slightly new (and easier!) way. It’s a foolproof way to get a whole dinner on the table using just a sheet pan.

Ground Beef Stir-Fry Teriyaki Bowls

We love stir-frying for countless cheap and easy dinners, but especially in this recipe that combines ground beef with broccoli, carrots, and teriyaki sauce. Best part? Ground beef means no slicing or dicing the meat; just go from the package directly to the pan and get cooking.

Baked Salmon

This baked salmon is the best way to feed a crowd. There's no skillet cooking at all—everything is oven-baked in foil, making prep and cleanup a breeze. We believe it might just be the best baked salmon recipe...ever, and it goes super well with roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

Creamy Feta & Tomato Chicken

If your chicken dinners are leaning toward being less-than-exciting, then this creamy feta and tomato chicken skillet will be the one to amp them up. The key is building the flavor in the skillet, starting with the bacon and ending with adding a sprinkle of feta.

Vegetable Curry

When you want something comforting, savory, and just a little spicy, you can’t go wrong with some form of curry. In this recipe, a variety of vegetables takes center stage alongside a creamy Thai-style curry. We promise you won’t even miss the meat.

Detroit-Style Pizza

If you’re the type to prefer deep-dish over thin crust pizza, let us introduce you to your new obsession—Detroit-style pizza. With a tender, airy crust (think focaccia), lots of crispy edges, tons of melty cheese, and savory pepperoni slices, there's a lot to love about this unconventional pizza.

Tequila-Lime Chicken Thighs

We can’t think of a better reason to enjoy a margarita than with these tequila chicken thighs. With a sauce inspired by the classic cocktail (seriously), you’ll also have the ingredients on hand to mix one up while you cook and dine on this easy-to-make weeknight dinner.

Coconut Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry

If you're craving a comforting dinner that's also vegan, look no further. This curry is bursting with flavors inspired by chana masala, bolstered by hearty sweet potatoes—it's so delicious, no one will miss the meat.

Carnitas

This preparation of Mexico’s slow-cooked pulled pork is classic and a bit time consuming, but worth every single second: It’s the ultimate example of the delicious results you can accomplish with low-and-slow cooking. Once made, these crispy, flavorful carnitas will be key to upgrading every taco night, or practically any weeknight dinner.

Taco Gnocchi Bake

In this recipe, gnocchi gets the taco treatment for a simple weeknight meal. Along with some ground beef, black beans, and plenty of cheddar cheese, it’s a fun twist on the potato-based pasta.

Sushi Bake

Recipes only go viral when they’re insanely good or insanely bad, and this sushi bake falls firmly at the top of the “insanely good” list. This easy casserole is the perfect entry point for trying your hand at making sushi at home or introducing sushi to picky eaters. Plus, it’s exactly like your favorite spicy roll.

Sushi Bowls

Not ready to make your own California roll or shrimp tempura roll at home quite yet but craving all of the classic sushi flavors? Make a sushi bowl! You can practice making restaurant-worthy sushi rice, source best-quality fish, and discover what ingredients, flavors, and textures you like, without any rolling.

Steak & Potato Skillet

Meat and potatoes will always be a winning combo, but it's still important to keep things interesting. In this simple version of the dynamic duo, a skillet of crispy potatoes and tender flank steak gets bathed in a tangy, savory garlic mustard butter sauce. Now that’s what we call interesting!

Perfect Chicken Alfredo

Oh, chicken Alfredo: It's the classic pasta we just can't seem to get enough of. Of course there are tons of jarred pasta sauces you can buy, but making Alfredo sauce from scratch is actually so easy.

Coconut Braised Cabbage

We think cabbage is one of the great unsung heroes of the vegetable world. It’s ultra-nutritious, affordable, and with a little effort, can be incredibly delicious. This braised cabbage recipe is a perfect example of that. Big wedges of cabbage are seared, then simmered along with chickpeas, in a savory and slightly spicy coconut broth. You’ll be amazed how this humble vegetable is transformed into something to brag about.

Miso Salmon & Farro Bowl

Miso is a Japanese cooking staple made from fermented soybeans, and it’s the ultimate pantry powerhouse. It’s got toasty, deeply savory, and slightly sweet notes that pair well with hearty fish like salmon or cod, but it can also amplify the flavor of roasted veggies or even baked goods.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pizza

Chicken Alfredo and pizza are two kings of the comfort food realm, so when they join forces, you get something truly magical. Creamy Alfredo sauce is topped with sliced chicken, broccoli, and oodles of gooey mozz for a rich, saucy pizza that will revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine.

Enchilada Stuffed Shells

We know what you may be thinking: enchiladas + pasta? Hear us out. Taco spaghetti is a classic weeknight dinner for us at Delish, which inspired this genius dinner hack.

Cabbage Parmesan

Craving chicken Parm but trying to eat less meat? This cabbage recipe is about to blow your mind. It's even Italian mother-approved!

Sheet-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Veggies

This recipe combines well-seasoned shrimp with red bell peppers, broccoli, and onions for a quick and easy dinner ready in a little more than 30 minutes. Not only is it so simple to throw together, it's extremely versatile: swap out the veggies for your favorites, add even more, or switch up the seasonings.

Thai-Inspired Basil Beef Bowls

Pad krapow is Thailand’s most popular stir-fry dish for a reason. It’s got saucy ground meat tossed with sliced bell peppers, spicy chiles, and a handful of fresh, sweet basil, served over steaming rice. As an added bonus, it’s usually accompanied by a runny fried egg, making this a filling and wallet-friendly meal.

Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce

Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. If that's you at any point this year, lean on chicken thighs instead for that smoky, garlicky chicken with its crispy skin, in less than half the time.

Buffalo Chicken Parm

What happens when you give chicken Parm the Buffalo treatment? Well, you get this: a crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside chicken cutlet smothered in spicy sauce and topped with bubbling cheese. An absurd mashup? Maybe. Delicious? Also yes.

One-Pan Tuna Pasta

This recipe is a bit of a riff on pasta puttanesca, using familiar ingredients such as capers, anchovies, and olives. But instead of sitting over a pot of simmering tomato sauce, we used sun-dried tomatoes to form a paste that, when combined with pasta water, is transformed into a luscious sauce—and it’s all made in one pan!

Za'atar Sheet Pan Chicken

We’ve made a lot of great sheet-pan dinners, but this za’atar chicken recipe is a new favorite. Bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and red onion are all tossed in a simple marinade, then roasted to crispy, schmaltzy perfection. And just to kick it up another notch, we’re drizzling it all in a creamy tahini sauce to finish it off. 😍

Pizza Orzo

Perfect for the times that you're craving two things and can’t decide which to prepare, this orzo dish combines everything you love about pizza and pasta into a satisfying and comforting dinner.

Baked Feta Pasta

Obviously roasting a block of feta with bursting tomatoes is going to be amazing. But is it good enough to break TikTok like this one did? Our answer, begrudgingly, is yes. It's genius—super-easy, but fancy enough for date night. 😍

Pad Thai

Our simplified pad Thai recipe is designed to satisfy noodle cravings, fast. We skipped some traditional ingredients (such as dried shrimp, tamarind, pressed tofu, and bean sprouts), opting for ingredients that you can pick up at your local grocery store. Skip the takeout and make it tonight!

Creamy Tomato Vegan Pasta

This is THE vegan pasta you make for lifelong dairy lovers. Rich and creamy, with deep tomato flavor, it’s sure to have everyone digging back into the pot for another serving.

Cacio E Pepe

Cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper." These two ingredients are usually thought of as small components to a dish but in this pasta recipe, they take center stage. Making this pasta (and toasting the spice) is the perfect way to show off pepper's fruity, spicy, earthy flavor.

Thai-Style Red Curry Meatballs

To make this a true weeknight winner, spoon the meatballs, vegetables, and sauce over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a filling dinner. The super-flavorful curry sauce will soak into your base, giving sweet and savory heat in every bite.

Air Fryer Beef & Broccoli

This classic Chinese-American dish features tender strips of beef, perfectly cooked broccoli florets, and a savory-sweet sauce. Bonus: since it only takes 30 minutes, it might be even faster than delivery!

Brie Spaghetti

You know about baked feta pasta, now try its fancier cousin, brie spaghetti. We used a whole wheel of brie for effect, but you can get away with something about (or a little over) half the size. A little bit of brie goes a long way.

Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas

Craving homemade enchiladas and being in a hurry aren't really compatible since the classic Mexican dish requires many steps and a fair amount of time. Enter this super-flavorful recipe, which is a quick take on the dish that comes together in just ONE skillet.

Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon

For this Mediterranean-inspired dish, you just arrange your salmon on a sheet tray (lined with aluminum foil for the easiest cleanup), sprinkle on the toppings, and bake it for 25 minutes. No flipping, no sticking, and no mess!

Orange Chicken

If you (or your boo) just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, our copycat recipe is a game-changer. Serve over rice (and maybe with some crab rangoons if you're feeling extra fancy) for a stay-at-home meal to impress even the biggest Panda lover in your life.

Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

This easy-as-can-be weeknight dinner is a complete meal made all on one sheet pan. Bonus: If you roast the sweet potatoes as indicated, your gift = creamy centers and crispy edges, enhanced by jammy red onions. Using bone-in thighs pretty much guarantees super-tender chicken too!

Linguine With Clams

When you want a bit of decadence and elegance at the dinner table, but don't have time to make a super-fancy meal, this is the recipe for you. It's so simple, it can be thrown together in about 30 minutes. That wine sauce is perfection.

Dragon Roll

Uramaki (“inside out”) is a Westernized style of sushi roll where the rice is on the outside of the nori. Uramaki arguably reaches a peak of extravagance with the dragon roll, with its gorgeous "scales" of thinly sliced mango and avocado and drizzle of sriracha mayo. The roll is wrapped in classic vinegar-seasoned rice and filled with crispy shrimp tempura, a mix of buttery avocado, and crunchy cucumber.

Butter Chicken

Delicious butter chicken in well under an hour? Almost feels too good to be true. Skip ordering out and make this dish at home instead. Don't forget the naan or pita bread!

Cheesy Chorizo, Chickpea & Crispy Rice Skillet

If you haven't tried crispy rice before, it'll become a staple after you try it in this recipe. Crunchy and golden, this is a great way try rice in a different, delicious way. We love it, but especially when it turns into a crust for this cheesy chorizo and chickpea filling.

Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Linguine

Though you totally could roast your own peppers for this dish, we actually preferred the jarred version while testing this recipe. The store-bought variety tends to be more tender, which makes for a smoother, more velvety sauce. Creamy, smoky, and spicy, this comforting shrimp pasta is low effort, high reward.

One-Pan Greek Chicken Drumsticks

Drumsticks are the unsung hero of dinner in this easy-to-execute, one-pan, Greek-inspired chicken meal. To lend the dish Greek vibes, we started off by preparing a creamy, lemon-y orzo that finishes off in the oven with the drumsticks. Then a tasty sprinkle of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and dill give the whole dish a fresh finish—think main and salad all in one!

Garlic-Parm Gnocchi

The truth is sometimes, just like with pasta, the simplest preparations of gnocchi really hit the spot—think cacio e pepe or spaghetti with garlic and oil. This dish hits the mark somewhere in between the two. It’s one of those back of the shelf recipes you’ll basically memorize after making it a few times and can prepare whenever you want a dish that’s ultra-comforting.

Extra Lemony Seitan Piccata

Most chicken piccata sauces use only lemon juice; we opt for whole pieces of the fruit to make use of every last bit of bright citrus flavor. After a simmer in a wine and broth Jacuzzi, the lemon loses its sharp bitterness and becomes sweet and tender, pairing perfectly with plant-based seitan.

Salmon & Potato Skillet

While the potatoes here cook, the salmon takes a quick bath in an easy marinade that will double as cooking fat in this simple dish. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and filling meal that can be customized every time you make it.

Caprese Chicken & Polenta Bake

Gnocchi lovers, this dish is for you, but it has a little spin—rather than using gnocchi made from potatoes, it’s prepared with polenta gnocchi. While we're big fans of all carbs, all the time, we opted for a meal-in-one casserole instead, adding spinach and chicken cutlets to complement the dish.

Coconut Curry Salmon

The coconut milk and spice go so well together here, making a rich, but not heavy, sauce that really tastes and feels far more complicated than it is. The salmon simmers in the milk keeping it very tender and flaky and extra flavorful. Spoon the sauce over the salmon a few times as it cooks to give it a nice coating.