Cooking for Your Valentine? Try One of These 4 Romantic Dinners (Plus One Sweet Treat!)

If you’re not feeling that confident in the kitchen, or if you’d like the night off, no worries! Eddie’s on Lake Norman is happy to serve you and your beloved. Instead of searching for “Italian restaurants near me” for your romantic dinner, call us at (704) 799-2090 in Mooresville, NC.

Because Eddie’s on Lake Norman is an Italian restaurant , we love this Italian twist to dress up grilled steaks. Choose filet mignon steaks about 6 to 8 ounces each. Let the meat reach room temperature. (Take it out of the refrigerator about 20 to 30 minutes before cooking.) Preheat your grill to high. Season the meat with pepper and salt and brush with olive oil.

Place the steaks on the grill, cover, and cook on medium-high for about five minutes. Flip and cook for another three to five minutes, until medium-well or desired doneness. Let the meat rest for five minutes. If you like them a little less cooked, reduce your cooking time.

Add Caprese toppings: a one-quarter-inch-thick slice of Roma tomato, a slice of fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves (stems removed) to each steak. Drizzle with a balsamic reduction. Serve with asparagus and roasted potatoes.

Lake Norman has many restaurants nearby that you’ll easily find if you search for “seafood near me.” But you can whip up this Eddie’s on Lake Norman Italian restaurant favorite in less than 30 minutes.

Cook 1 8-ounce package of linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, sauté about 4 cloves of chopped fresh garlic over medium heat in ½ cup unsalted butter with 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of dry white wine and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Add juice from 1 fresh lemon and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Mix with drained pasta, then sprinkle it with grated Parmesan cheese.

With a cute name like this, Marry Me Chicken is a recipe to love. It’s ready to serve within 30 minutes—another “yes” for the home chef!

Season 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets, with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to coat evenly.

Brown the chicken on each side, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside. Saute 3 cloves of minced garlic until fragrant. Add 1 cup of chicken stock, stirring to deglaze the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; add 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Simmer for about 2 minutes as you season with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, ¼ teaspoon of oregano, and ¼ teaspoon of thyme.  Add ⅓ cup of chopped sundried tomatoes. Return chicken to pan and simmer as the sauce thickens. Top with chopped fresh basil leaves. Serve over pasta or rice.

Another seafood favorite you might find at restaurants nearby , this salmon dish also works well with fresh sprigs of rosemary.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, combine ½ cup of olive oil, 2 ½ tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 5 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Add pepper and salt to taste.

Place a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Place one 3-pound salmon fillet in the center. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over it. Fold the foil over the salmon to create a packet, then seal the edges. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. Garnish it with lemon slices and fresh parsley, then serve your salmon with rice and steamed vegetables.

OK, they’re not for dinner, but we couldn’t help but include this Valentine’s treat. Use baking chocolate for best results.

In a double boiler over simmering water, combine ½ cup of semisweet chocolate chips and ½ cup of milk chocolate chips, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula until melted (about 3 to 5 minutes). Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in another ½ cup of each kind of chocolate chip.

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Wash and dry about 16 ounces (one pound) of fresh strawberries. Hold each by the stem as you swirl it through the chocolate, coating it evenly. Arrange them on the wax paper. Chill them or let them rest until the chocolate sets (about 2 hours).

If you’re reluctant about cooking or doing the messy kitchen clean-up, you may decide instead to drop by Eddie’s on Lake Norman when you’re searching for “restaurants near me” on Valentine’s Day. We have a wide variety of seafood entrees, Italian dinners, and luscious desserts for you and your sweetheart. For more information, call us at (704) 799-2090. We do not take reservations; however, The Reserve Room at Eddie’s on Lake Norman provides an excellent venue to treat your loved one to a romantic dinner in our private “Adults-Only” dining room. You can make your reservations for The Reserve Room through Opentable.com.

Ann-Margaret Wagner brings her hospitality and restaurant expertise from New York to the shores of Lake Norman with Eddie’s On Lake Norman. Ann-Margaret is the former owner of a successful restaurant in Westchester County, New York, called The Muscoot Tavern, an iconic “Cheers-like” bar and grille. After visiting Lake Norman, she fell in love with the area, saw potential in the restaurant, and decided to make North Carolina her new home with her daughter Lacy.

After purchasing the business, which was previously Vinnie’s Sardine Grille and Raw Bar, she completely renovated the entire space, sold the other restaurant, and moved south. The kitchen is filled with all new appliances, while the bar, dining room, and back patio were all touched up to create a clean, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Whether in North Carolina, New York, or anywhere else, Ann-Margaret’s mission is always to provide the freshest seafood, prime meats, produce, pasta, and bread, every meal.

“I hope you enjoy eating our delicious cooking as much as we love making it for you!”

– Ann-Margaret

If you would like to book an event at Eddie’s on Lake Norman, we require a $250 refundable deposit that can be applied to your bill and or credit card used for the deposit. We charge a $50 Event Fee and 25% gratuity, plus tax. For more information, call us at 704-799-2090.

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643 Williamson Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-2090
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