Here’s a delicious, restaurant-style recipe for making Succulent Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops with Herbs at home 🦞🦐🌿
🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops with Herbs
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 2 lobster tails (about 6–8 oz each)
- 8–10 large sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the seafood
- Thaw lobster tails if frozen.
- Pat lobster tails and scallops dry with paper towels—this ensures a nice sear.
- Remove lobster meat from shells (optional: keep shells for presentation).
2️⃣ Sear the scallops
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and just opaque inside.
- Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook lobster
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add lobster tails and cook 3–4 minutes per side, basting with butter.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
4️⃣ Make garlic herb butter
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped parsley.
5️⃣ Combine & serve
- Drizzle garlic herb butter over lobster and scallops.
- Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread.
✅ Tips for Perfection
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear scallops and lobster in batches if needed.
- High heat is key for scallops to get a caramelized crust.
- Use fresh seafood for best flavor.
- Optional: add a splash of white wine to the garlic butter for extra depth.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 20-minute version that’s just as flavorful but perfect for weeknight cooking.
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