Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops
A luxurious dish that combines succulent lobster and scallops in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 pieces lobster tails (fresh or thawed) Fresh or thawed lobster tails
- 1 pound fresh scallops Fresh scallops for best flavor
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Use unsalted for better control of seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Minced garlic adds great flavor
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice for acidity
- Salt and pepper, to taste Adjust seasoning to preference
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Use fresh parsley to enhance presentation
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice open the lobster tails and season both the lobster and scallops with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and stir it around for about a minute.
- Add the scallops to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Once the scallops are nearly done, add the lobster tails and cook for about 5-6 minutes until they turn bright red.
- Spoon the buttery mixture over the lobster tails occasionally while they cook.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Plate the dish and serve immediately.
Notes
Don't overcrowd the pan to achieve a nice sear on the seafood. Pair with garlic bread or a salad for a complete meal.