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Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

A fancy yet simple seafood dish combining sweet lobster tails and juicy scallops in fragrant garlic butter, perfect for special occasions or date nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 2 pieces lobster tails, split down the middle
  • 8 pieces large sea scallops, patted dry
Seasoning and Sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided Use high-quality butter for better flavor.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Adjust quantity based on preference.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice For a twist, substitute with lime or orange juice.
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving Lemon wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season lobster tails and scallops with salt and pepper.
Cooking Scallops
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking Lobster Tails
  1. In the same skillet, add 1 more tablespoon of butter. Place lobster tails shell-side down, cooking for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
Adding Garlic Butter
  1. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
Combining and Serving
  1. Return scallops to the skillet, spooning garlic butter over the lobster and scallops until well coated.
  2. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Garnishing
  1. Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

For an elegant dining experience, serve over creamy risotto or alongside a light arugula salad. Pair with a light, citrusy white wine or sparkling water with lemon. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.