GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

 

Here’s a rich and indulgent recipe for Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops, perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion. It’s fast, flavorful, and feels luxurious.

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🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops Recipe

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

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🧄 Ingredients:

• 2 lobster tails, split in half lengthwise (or 1 large tail per person)
• 8 sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep the seafood

   • Use kitchen scissors to cut the lobster tails down the middle and gently pull the meat out, placing it on top of the shell.
   • Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Season both scallops and lobster with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the scallops

   • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
   • Add scallops and sear 1.5–2 minutes per side until golden crust forms. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the lobster

   • In the same skillet, add another 1 tablespoon butter. Place lobster tails meat-side down and cook for 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook shell-side down another 3–4 minutes until opaque and just cooked through.

4. Make the garlic butter

   • Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
   • Add scallops back in and spoon butter over everything to coat.

5. Finish and serve

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley (and red pepper flakes if using). Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Over angel hair pasta or risotto
• With crusty garlic bread
• Paired with a crisp white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay)

Would you like a version of this with pasta or in a casserole format (like Million Dollar Spaghetti)?