Oh wow, Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops — fancy, rich, and totally indulgent! Here’s a simple, elegant recipe to get that buttery, garlicky seafood perfection on your plate:
🦞🦪 Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops
🍽️ Serves: 2
⏱️ Time: 10 min prep + 10 min cooking
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 lobster tails (or 1 lb lobster meat, chopped)
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12 large sea scallops, patted dry
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of half a lemon
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep lobster tails:
If using whole lobster tails, cut them lengthwise down the shell to expose the meat.
2. Sear scallops:
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add scallops (seasoned with salt and pepper) and sear for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque inside. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook lobster:
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Cook garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add lobster meat, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Cook lobster for about 3-4 minutes, basting with garlic butter, until cooked through and opaque.
4. Finish and serve:
Return scallops to skillet, squeeze lemon juice over everything, sprinkle with parsley, and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or your favorite sides.
💡 Tips:
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Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing scallops for a perfect crust.
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Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and avoid burning it.
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Try adding a splash of white wine to the butter sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
Want a full seafood dinner menu or a buttery lemon sauce recipe to go with it? Just say the word!
