New Year's Eve Dinner Ideas
Ring in the new year with fantastic food! My collection of New Year's Eve Dinner Ideas has everything from steak and chicken to salmon, pork, crab, and so much more. There's something for everyone!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315kcal
Ingredients
Check individual recipes for ingredient measurements! Popular new year's eve menu ideas include:
- pork chops
- chicken breast or chicken thighs
- lobster
- steak
- salmon
- crab legs
- shrimp
- pasta
Instructions
- Choose a recipe from the menu above.
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prep the dinner ahead of time so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends!
- Store leftovers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you make seafood, it is best eaten within 2-3 days.Many of these recipes can also be frozen. To freeze, allow the dish to cool to room temp, then add to an appropriate freezer-safe container. Most recipes can be frozen for up to 3-6 months depending on the protein. Make sure to label with the storage date if freezing.
Notes
Helpful tools
- Crab leg cracker: If you're making crab legs and bought them pre-scored, you can easily remove the meat from them by prying them open with your hands. Otherwise, you can crack them carefully by hand or use a crab leg cracker such as a lobster cracker, nutcracker, or even a meat tenderizer. Carefully crack the crab legs with your tool of choice to avoid breaking too much of the shell and getting shell pieces in your crab meat. Once you have the crab legs open, you can easily remove the meat with a fork.
- Meat thermometer: No matter what protein you're prepping, pick up an instant read meat thermometer if you don't have one already. This will allow you to ensure perfectly cooked meat every time.
- A sharp knife: Make sure the knife you're using is sharp and not dull. I recommend a nice sharp chef's knife for most prep work. Ensure your cutting board is sturdy and stable too, without any bowing.
- Extra storage containers: If you're having over guests, you might want to send them home with leftovers. Have a few extra storage containers on hand just in case!
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 2725mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.5mg
