Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to impress your loved ones than with a gourmet meal at home? Impress your significant other with these five delicious chef-inspired recipes that are guaranteed to make your Valentine’s Day dinner unforgettable.

1. Lobster Bisque

For the soup course, start off with a rich and creamy Lobster Bisque. This recipe is inspired by Michelin starred chef Daniel Humm’s famous Lobster Bisque from his restaurant, Eleven Madison Park. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:
– 2 medium-sized lobsters
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 small carrots, chopped
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 small leek, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 tsp tomato paste
– 1/2 cup brandy
– 4 cups chicken or fish stock
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Boil the lobsters for 10 minutes in salted water. Remove them from the water and save the shells.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, leek, and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the lobster shells and bay leaf and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste and brandy. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Add the stock and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Strain the soup and return it to the pot. Add the heavy cream and simmer until it thickens.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Grilled Scallops with Lemon Butter

For the main course, we have a delectable grilled scallop recipe that is sure to please. This recipe is inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s Grilled Scallops with Lemon Butter.

Ingredients:
– 10 large scallops, cleaned and dried
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1/2 lemon, juiced
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and butter together.
3. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and brush them with the butter mixture.
4. Grill the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are caramelized and cooked through.
5. Brush the scallops with remaining butter mixture before serving.

3. Braised Short Ribs

For a heartier main course, try a delicious Braised Short Ribs recipe inspired by Anthony Bourdain.

Ingredients:
– 4 bone-in short ribs
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 3 carrots, chopped
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 cups red wine
– 2 cups beef stock
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 sprig fresh thyme
– 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
3. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil. Sear the short ribs until brown on all sides. Remove the short ribs from the pot.
4. In the same pot, sauté the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic until soft.
5. Add the wine, beef stock, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary to the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Return the short ribs to the pot. Cover the pot and braise in the oven for 3-4 hours or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.

4. Roasted Asparagus

For a side dish to complement your main course, try a simple yet delicious Roasted Asparagus recipe inspired by Ina Garten.

Ingredients:
– 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and crispy.
4. Shave Parmesan cheese over the asparagus before serving.

5. Chocolate Lava Cake

End your gourmet meal on a sweet note with a decadent Chocolate Lava Cake recipe inspired by Jacques Torres.

Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 6 oz semisweet chocolate
– 2 eggs
– 2 egg yolks
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 2 tbsp flour
– Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
5. Add the flour and whisk until incorporated.
6. Grease four ramekins and fill them with the chocolate mixture.
7. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are firm and the center is still gooey.
8. Let the cakes cool for a few minutes before unmolding them onto plates.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

In conclusion, impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with these five chef-inspired recipes that are sure to make for an unforgettable meal. From Lobster Bisque to Chocolate Lava Cake, this gourmet menu is guaranteed to delight your taste buds and your heart. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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