GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

 

Here’s a delicious Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops recipe that's perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home:

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Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lobster tails, split in half lengthwise
• 8 large sea scallops, patted dry
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Prep seafood:

   • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
   • Season both the lobster and scallops with salt and pepper.

2. Sear scallops:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add scallops and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook lobster:

   • In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp of butter.
   • Place lobster tails flesh-side down. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until slightly charred, then flip.
   • Add garlic and remaining butter. Baste lobster with the melted butter while cooking for another 2–3 minutes or until fully opaque.

4. Combine:

   • Return scallops to the skillet. Add lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using).
   • Spoon garlic butter over everything and cook for another minute to reheat scallops.

5. Serve:

   • Plate with extra garlic butter and garnish with fresh parsley.

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