I’m always on the lookout for simple summer dinner ideas that can be cooked in no time. Of course, you can always eat out, but homemade meals are always better and less expensive than the restaurant or take-out alternatives.

These 10 easy summer dinners are great for date night or any night of the week! If you’re looking for more dinner ideas, check out my other post here.

10 Summer Dinner Ideas For Two

Keto Chicken Taquitos

Serve these chicken taquitos with your favorite salsa. It’s a simple and delicious Mexican meal that both of you can enjoy any night of the week.

Air Fryer Blackened Salmon

This blackened salmon recipe is great because it’s cooked in an air fryer and only takes 10 minutes. It’s a great healthy weeknight dinner idea.

Creamy Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce

This creamy shrimp with spicy chipotle sauce is definitely a homemade version of a restaurant-quality dish. The best part? It’s is ready in 30 minutes.

Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

This pesto gnocchi is finished off in creamy basil and dried tomato sauce. A delicious 15-minute meal you can enjoy any night of the week.

Brown Sugar Salmon

This baked brown sugar salmon only requires a few ingredients and only takes 30 minutes.

3 Ingredient BBQ Ranch Chicken

Made in just about 30 minutes, this BBQ ranch chicken is full of flavor and easy to make. 

Pesto Pasta

Easy and delicious, this pesto pasta only takes a few ingredients to make. Just double the recipe for a delicious dinner for 2.

Zucchini Noodle Bacon Cacio e Pepe

The bacon crumbles with the cheesy zucchini noodles have a great flavor with the red pepper flakes giving it a bit of a kick. 

Creamy Greek Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is simply delicious. The homemade greek dressing is my absolute favorite. Simply mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and oregano.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

This one sheet pan chicken fajitas meal is super easy and tastes delicious. Serve in warm tortillas with some grated cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and sour cream. Yum!

Do you have a favorite summer meal that you put on rotation? Let me know in the comments below. I’d love to experiment with some new recipes!