Description
Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops is an elegant, restaurant-worthy dish featuring tender lobster tails and perfectly seared scallops bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails (split and cleaned)
- 8 large sea scallops (patted dry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup white wine or seafood stock (optional)
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry and season scallops and lobster tails with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, place lobster tails flesh-side down and sear for 2–3 minutes. Flip, add wine or stock (if using), cover, and steam for 4–5 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove lobster tails. Add butter and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return scallops and lobster to the pan. Spoon garlic butter sauce over them.
- Finish with lemon juice, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Thaw frozen seafood thoroughly and pat dry for best sear.
- Use a cast iron or stainless steel pan for golden scallops.
- For extra indulgence, add a splash of cream or grated Parmesan at the end.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
