Valentine’s Day Recipe Inspiration, With a Seaweed Twist
Whether you’re cooking for someone you love, friends, or simply treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to make something a little more thoughtful and flavour led. From savoury comfort dishes to surprising sweet bakes, these seaweed inspired recipes bring depth, umami and a touch of the unexpected to the table.
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1. Pink Pickled Onions with Dulse
Bright, sharp and beautifully pink, these quick pickled onions get an extra layer of savoury depth from dulse. Perfect for sharing plates, tacos, sandwiches or cheese boards.
2. Seaweed Tartare
Elegant and light, this tartare is all about clean flavours and texture. Seaweed enhances the taste of this simple but impressive starter.
3. Dulse, beetroot and apple salad
Earthy beetroot, crisp apple and umami rich dulse come together in a fresh, vibrant salad. A great option if you want something lighter that still feels considered.
4. Pulled Chicken Tacos
A relaxed, hands on Valentine’s dish that still feels special. Slow cooked chicken paired with seaweed seasoning adds richness and umami, balancing spice and freshness beautifully.
5. Truffle seaweed carbonara
A Valentine’s classic with a Lofoten twist. Truffle seaweed adds richness and umami to a creamy carbonara, making it perfect for a cosy, candlelit dinner.
6. Carrot cake with sugar kelp
Comforting, gently spiced and a little unexpected. Sugar kelp enhances the natural sweetness of carrot cake while adding minerals and depth to this classic bake.
7. Chocolate brownies with dulse
A sweet surprise with a savoury edge. Dulse brings a subtle saltiness that deepens the chocolate flavour, creating brownies that feel indulgent and grown up.
However you choose to celebrate, these recipes are all about cooking with intention, flavour and a sense of occasion. Sometimes, a small seaweed twist is all it takes to make a meal memorable.