54 sexy and clean aphrodisiac dinner recipes from around the web for getting your groove on. All of the recipes in this roundup are gluten-free, and most are paleo, keto, or low-carb. Plus, have you had a looksy? They’re sultry AF.

Valentine’s Day is coming up…you ready for this?

Do you partake?

Can we speak about sexy things?

If it were up to me, we’d talk about sex and poo more. Intimacy (not just sex…but the connecty stuff) is an essential vitamin, and we all have varying needs in volume. If you’re deficient in it, your mind and body suffer.

Let’s face it: at a certain point in a relationship, the prioritization for intimacy decreases, which can lead to deficiencies for one or both partners. 

From my standpoint, connection (this includes friendship), intimacy, and sex are pivotal in a healthy lasting relationship. For this reason, I thought I would do us all a solid and round up some sultry, sexy aphrodisiac dinner recipes to fire up you and your partner’s mojo on Valentine’s Day.

Even if you don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, these sexy aphrodisiac dinner recipes are marvelous for any date night. You don’t need to use a holiday as an excuse to have a lovely evening in with your special someone.

So what are some aphrodisiac foods? I’m SO GLAD you asked!

Aphrodisiac Foods:

Some of the most common aphrodisiac foods, which are known to increase blood circulation and get the love/sex neurons in your brain and loins firing are:

Fish & seafood (particularly oysters), avocado, chili peppers, olive oil, asparagus, chocolate, figs, berries, arugula, bananas, honey, pine nuts, artichokes, maca, garlic, cinnamon, pomegranate, cherries, pumpkin seeds, beets, almonds, ginger, coconut water, vanilla, and more!!

In general, you’re aiming for a meal that feels nourishing, complete, and satisfying without causing inflammation.

In essence, stick with clean and healthful versus carb and dairy-laiden…and avoid fried food like the plague. Your goal is to get your freak on prior to falling into a sweet, sweet sex coma…not going into a full-tilt food coma before anything fun happens.

Foods to Avoid:

If possible on date night, avoid foods that are high in omega-6 fats, are heavily processed, contain a high amount of sugar (even natural sugars like honey, pure maple syrup, etc), wheat, dairy, or legumes. This way, you won’t run the risk of experiencing major bloat and/or fatigue before bedtime 😉

54 Aphrodisiac Dinner Recipes:

All of the recipes in this roundup are gluten-free, and the majority of them are paleo. There are also tons of keto (low-carb) options! We’re aiming for a romantic, sexy meal that is also clean and nutritious.

I have broken out the recipes by type of animal protein. I hope you enjoy!

xo

Beef:

Instant Pot Short Ribs from The Roasted Root 

Weeknight Instant Pot Beef Ragu from Snixy Kitchen

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja from The Roasted Root

Slow Cooker Chipotle Shredded Beef  from Perry’s Plate 

Tenderloin Steak with Mushroom Butter from All Day I Dream about Food

Pomegranate Flank Steak from Running to the Kitchen

Red Curry Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash from The Roasted Root 

Easy Steak Bites from All Day I Dream About Food 

Paleo Hungarian Goulash  from Perry’s Plate

Instant Pot Pot Roast with Balsamic Gravy from The Roasted Root 

Scampi Steak and Scallops from Savoring Today 

Instant Pot Beef Stew from The Roasted Root 

Poultry:

Immunity Boosting Turmeric Chicken Soup from The Roasted Root 

Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Tenders from A Cedar Spoon

Cranberry Balsamic Roasted Chicken  from Cotter Crunch

Instant Pot Sausage and Cabbage Stew from The Roasted Root 

Keto Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Tasty Yummies 

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Whole Chicken from A Cedar Spoon 

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo  from Kitchen Confidante

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo from The Speckled Palate

Instant Pot Turmeric Chicken and Root Vegetables from The Roasted Root 

Chicken Egg Roll Bowl from Simply Scratch

Paleo Turkey Meatballs with Basil Black Walnut Pesto from Food Faith Fitness  

 

Fish & Seafood:

Almond Crusted Salmon from The Roasted Root 

Shrimp in Romesco Sauce from The View from Great Island  

Classic Nicoise Salad from Billy Parisi 

Salmon Salad from Eating Bird Food 

Coconut Curry Mussels with Zucchini Noodles from Eating Bird Food

Blackened Salmon from Noshtastic 

Orange Butter Lemon Salmon from The Roasted Root

Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Gremolata from Cotter Crunch

Salmon and Lentil Salad from Billy Parisi 

Mediterranean Salmon in Parchment Paper from The Roasted Root

Tart Cherry Glazed Salmon from Running to the Kitchen 

Salmon with Parsley Sauce from Dessert for Two 

Smoked Walnut Crusted Salmon from We’re Parents 

Seafood and Chorizo Paella from Little Ferraro Kitchen 

Sweet Chili Sriracha Salmon from Peas and Crayons

Pan Roasted Swordfish with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers from Jersey Girl Cooks 

Salmon Milano with Pesto Butter from Wholesome Yum 

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce from The Lemon Bowl 

Salmon Bowls with Pesto Spaghetti Squash from The Roasted Root 

Zucchini Noodles with Coconut Curry Salmon from Food Faith Fitness 

Easy Spanish Paella from Masala Herb 

Lemon Butter Crab Stuffed Salmon from Wholesome Yum 

 

Sides:

Crowd-Pleasing Roasted Vegetables  from The Roasted Root

Saffron Risotto from Bellalimento

Golden Beet Orange Pomegranate Salad from Flavor the Moments 

Avocado and Herb Salad from The View from Great Island 

Roasted Beet and Garlic Hummus  from The Roasted Root 

Stuffed Grilled Avocados with Shrimp and Mango Salsa  from The Roasted Root

Pesto Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Avocado and Kale  from The Roasted Root

Moroccan Carrot Soup from Snixy Kitchen

Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Cider Vinaigrette from The Roasted Root  

Enjoy!!

xo

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