Every one of these dinners is built around a generous portion of steak, fish, shellfish or poultry, the foods that naturally carry the most protein.
Pair them with vegetables or a salad for a balanced plate. We have not calculated exact nutrition for each recipe.
Cast-Iron Ribeye with Garlic Thyme Butter32 min total | 2 servingsA thick ribeye seared hard in a smoking-hot cast-iron skillet, then basted with butter, garlic and thyme until medium-rare. Steakhouse results at home in about 20 minutes; serves 2.
Grilled New York Strip with Herb Butter1 hr total | 4 servingsNew York strip steaks grilled over high heat and topped with a slice of parsley, chive, garlic and lemon compound butter that melts into a sauce. Serves 4.
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Pan Sauce35 min total | 4 servingsThick filet mignon steaks seared in a hot skillet, finished in the oven and served with a glossy red wine, shallot and butter pan sauce. An elegant dinner for 4.
Reverse-Seared Thick-Cut Steak1 hr 10 min total | 2 to 3 servingsA 1 1/2 to 2-inch steak cooked slowly in a 250°F oven, then seared in a blazing skillet for an even edge-to-edge pink center and a dark crust. Serves 2 to 3.
Sous Vide Steak1 hr 25 min total | 2 servingsA thick ribeye or strip steak cooked in a precise water bath to an even edge-to-edge doneness, then seared hard in cast iron for a dark crust. Serves 2.
Steak au Poivre30 min total | 2 servingsStrip or filet steaks pressed into cracked black peppercorns, seared in a hot skillet and finished with a creamy brandy pan sauce. A French bistro classic for two.
New England Marinated Steak Tips4 hr 27 min total | 4 servingsSirloin tips marinated in soy, garlic, brown sugar and Worcestershire, then grilled or pan-seared until caramelized. A New England pub favorite. Serves 4.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites20 min total | 4 servingsBite-size sirloin cubes seasoned and air-fried until browned outside and juicy inside, then tossed in melted garlic butter and parsley. Ready in 20 minutes; serves 4.
London Broil with Sauteed Onions35 min total | 6 to 8 servingsScored flank steak brushed with a lemon and oil baste, broiled quickly, sliced thin across the grain and served with buttery sauteed onions. Serves 6 to 8.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Porterhouse)40 min total | 4 servingsA thick-cut porterhouse grilled hot and fast over charcoal until charred outside and rare within, sliced off the bone and finished with olive oil, salt and lemon. Serves 4.
Surf and Turf (Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail)40 min total | 2 servingsA pan-seared filet mignon topped with garlic herb butter and a broiled butterflied lobster tail, served with drawn butter, lemon and asparagus. A steakhouse dinner for two.
Lemon Herb Baked Salmon24 min total | 4 servingsSalmon fillets brushed with a lemon, garlic, Dijon and fresh dill butter and baked at 400°F until just flaky. Ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4.
Blackened Salmon15 min total | 4 servingsSalmon fillets coated in a smoky Cajun spice blend and seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet until a dark, flavorful crust forms. Ready in 15 minutes; serves 4.
Air Fryer Salmon13 min total | 4 servingsSalmon fillets brushed with a honey, Dijon and garlic glaze and air-fried in about 8 minutes until flaky inside with lightly crisp edges. Serves 4.
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna15 min total | 4 servingsSushi-grade ahi tuna crusted in sesame seeds, seared for 30 seconds a side so it stays rare inside, and sliced with a soy-ginger dipping sauce. Serves 4.
Ginger Glazed Mahi-Mahi45 min total | 4 servingsMahi-mahi fillets marinated in honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fresh ginger and garlic, pan-fried and finished with the marinade reduced to a glossy glaze. Serves 4.
Cod with Coconut-Lime Curry Sauce55 min total | 4 servingsThick cod fillets seared until golden, finished in the oven and served in a fragrant coconut, lemongrass, ginger and lime curry sauce. Serves 4.
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter18 min total | 4 servingsSea scallops seared in a very hot skillet until deeply golden, then finished with a quick lemon, garlic and butter pan sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4.
Air Fryer Shrimp16 min total | 4 servingsLarge shrimp tossed with olive oil, garlic, paprika and a little Parmesan and air-fried in 6 minutes until crisp-edged and juicy. Serves 4.
Tandoori Shrimp56 min total | 4 servingsShrimp marinated in spiced yogurt with garam masala, paprika, ginger and garlic, grilled on skewers until charred, and served with mint chutney. Serves 4.
Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter23 min total | 4 servingsLobster tails butterflied so the meat sits on top of the shell, brushed with garlic, lemon and paprika butter and broiled until just opaque. About 25 minutes; serves 4.
Steamed Crab Legs with Garlic Butter15 min total | 4 servingsKing or snow crab legs steamed just until hot, then served with lemon and a warm garlic butter for dipping. Ready in 15 minutes; serves 4.
Lemon Herb Roast Chicken1 hr 55 min total | 4 to 6 servingsA whole chicken rubbed with garlic herb butter under the skin, filled with lemon and onion and roasted at 425°F until the skin is crisp and golden. Serves 4 to 6.
Chicken Piccata30 min total | 4 servingsThin chicken cutlets dredged in flour and sautéed golden, then finished in a bright pan sauce of lemon, capers, white wine and butter. Ready in 30 minutes; serves 4.
Herb Butter Roast Turkey Breast2 hr 35 min total | 6 to 8 servingsA bone-in turkey breast rubbed with sage, thyme and garlic butter and roasted at 325°F until juicy. A holiday-worthy main for a smaller crowd; serves 6 to 8.
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