Description
Deliciously tender lobster tails and perfectly seared scallops, drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce, making for an indulgent seafood feast that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lobster:
- 2 lobster tails
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
For the Scallops:
- 1/2 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top of each lobster tail shell lengthwise. Gently pull the lobster meat out, keeping it attached at the base, and rest it on top of the shell.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster tails.
- Broil the Lobster: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Baste with more garlic butter halfway through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Sear the Scallops: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter for Scallops: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then return the scallops to the pan and coat them in the garlic butter.
- Serve: Plate the garlic butter lobster tails and scallops together, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of the garlic butter from the skillet. Pair with a side of lemon wedges for extra zest.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Ensure scallops are dry for a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: sea food
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail and 1/4 lb scallops
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 200mg