Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops Recipe

 

Ingredients:

Seafood:

2 lobster tails (split in half lengthwise)

8–10 large sea scallops (patted dry)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1 tbsp olive oil

Garlic Butter Sauce:

6 tbsp unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes (for heat)

Optional: ¼ cup dry white wine or seafood stock

 

Instructions:

1. Prep the Seafood:

Pat scallops and lobster tails dry with paper towels.

Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the Scallops:

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once hot, sear scallops for about 2 minutes per side until golden and crusted. Don’t move them around.

Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the Lobster Tails:

In the same pan, add a bit more oil or butter if needed.

Place lobster tails flesh-side down and sear for 2–3 minutes.

Flip them over and add 2 tbsp of the butter.

Baste the lobster with the melted butter and cook for another 2–3 minutes until opaque and cooked through.

4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

Lower the heat to medium-low.

Add remaining butter to the pan. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in lemon juice, zest, and optional wine or seafood stock.

Simmer for 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.

5. Finish the Dish:

Return scallops to the pan to warm through.

Spoon garlic butter over the scallops and lobster.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes (if using).