Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

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There’s something undeniably luxurious about lobster and scallops, especially when they’re bathed in a golden garlic butter sauce. This dish brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen without any of the fuss. Tender lobster tails and seared sea scallops are cooked to perfection and kissed with a savory, garlicky butter blend that’s enhanced with a splash of lemon and fresh herbs. Whether you’re cooking for a special date night or treating yourself to a seafood feast, this dish is elegant, simple, and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lobster tails (split in half, lengthwise)

  • 8 large sea scallops (patted dry)

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Juice of ½ lemon (plus wedges for serving)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

  • Instructions:

    1. Prep Seafood:

      • Pat lobster tails and scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

    2. Sear Scallops:

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

      • Once hot, add scallops. Sear for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden with a nice crust.

      • Remove scallops and set aside.

    3. Cook Lobster Tails:

      • In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add lobster tails cut-side down.

      • Cook for about 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until flesh is opaque and shells are bright red.

      • Remove and set aside with scallops.

    4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:

      • Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and garlic to the skillet.

      • Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes if using.

    5. Finish the Dish:

      • Return scallops and lobster to skillet. Spoon garlic butter over seafood.

      • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

      • Serving Suggestions:

        Serve over buttery mashed potatoes, angel hair pasta, or alongside roasted asparagus for a complete and elegant plate.

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