3 Course Valentine's Lobster Dinner for 2 (Under $35)

 
3 Course Valentine's Lobster Dinner for 2 (Under $35)

Are you still wondering what to do for Valentine's Day dinner?  What if I told you that you could have a lobster dinner for two with sides, an appetizer, and dessert for under $35... would you try it?

Let me try to convince you with the menu:

Morgan's Valentine's Day Dinner for 2

$33.30

Appetizer

Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Crisp romaine lettuce served with in-house croutons, fresh parmesan cheese, and a tangy Caesar dressing

Main Dish

Broiled Lobster Tails

2 broiled lobster tails with drawn butter and lemon.  Served with fluffy mashed potatoes and steamed green beans

Dessert

Whole Chocolate "Lava" Bundt Cake

Rich chocolate bundt cake topped with chocolate ganache "lava" 

I love eating fancy food, but I don't love restaurant prices.  So, I made my own menu for less than half the cost of other restaurants.  Each of these dishes is easy to make, taste amazing and will be perfect for Valentine's Day or any other special event.  Try one, try two, or try all three!  Price breakdown and clickable links to recipes below! 

Broiled Lobster Tail with Sides

Morgan's Valentine's Day dinner

Here's the price breakdown: 

Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Appetizer: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

2 heads of romaine lettuce                $2.00

1/2 lemon (other half for lobster)     $0.25

Homemade Croutons                         $1.50

6 Tbs. Parmesan cheese                    $2.00

1/4 c. mayo                                          $0.25

1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce             $0.05

1/4 c. olive oil                                      $0.50

1/4 tsp garlic powder                         $0.05

Total:                                           $6.60

Broiled Lobster Tails

Main Dish: 2 Lobster Tails with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

2 lobster tails                                    $16

1/2 lemon (other half from salad)  $0.25

8 Tbs. butter (separated)                $0.60

Dash of paprika                                $0.05

2 russet potatoes                             $1.50

1/4 c. milk                                         $0.05

2 handfuls green beans                   $1.00

Total:                                         $19.45

Chocolate "Lava" Bundt Cake

Dessert: Chocolate "Lava" Bundt Cake 

17 Tbs. butter                                   $1.20
1/3 c. + 2 Tbs. Cocoa Powder        $0.50

1.5 c. sugar                                        $0.50

2 eggs                                                $0.40

3/4 c. sour cream                            $0.50

1.25 tsp. vanilla                                 $0.25

1.75 c. flour                                       $0.20

2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips   $3.00

2/3 c. heavy cream                         $0.60

Cake total:                               $7.25

*Provides a lot of leftovers 

Valentines Day Dinner Total:        $33.30

Appetizer: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Main Dish: 2 Lobster Tails with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Dessert: Chocolate "Lava" Bundt Cake 

Let me know if you give any of these recipes a try!  They are all easy, delicious, and will definitely impress your significant other.