Description
This garlic butter lobster and scallop dish is rich, buttery, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a luxurious dinner, it combines tender lobster tails and seared scallops in a delicious garlic butter sauce. Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails, split in half lengthwise
- 8 large sea scallops, patted dry
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine (or seafood stock)
Instructions
Prepare the Lobster:
- Using kitchen shears, cut along the top of each lobster shell and gently pull the meat out slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Sear the Scallops:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops and sear for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Lobster:
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.
- Add lobster tails, flesh side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until opaque. Remove and set aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Lower heat and add remaining butter. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in white wine and let it reduce for 1-2 minutes. Add lemon juice and zest.
Combine Everything:
- Return scallops and lobster to the skillet. Spoon garlic butter over them and let them warm for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dish
Notes
- For extra flavor, baste the seafood with butter while cooking.
- Use high-quality butter for the best taste.
- If scallops release too much liquid, pat them dry before searing again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Seafood, American
Keywords: Lobster, scallops, garlic butter, seafood, pan-seared