Description
An indulgent and flavorful seafood dish combining rich lobster, tender scallops, and a heavenly garlic butter sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (fresh or frozen)
- 8 large scallops (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes, rosemary, or thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster by cutting down the shell, pulling out the meat, and removing any veins. Rinse under cold water.
- Clean the scallops by removing the side muscle and patting them dry.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of butter.
- Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more butter and sear the lobster tails for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and tender.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Return the scallops and lobster to the pan.
- Let them simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread, steamed vegetables, or pasta. Pair with Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio for an elevated experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: lobster, scallops, garlic butter, seafood dinner, gourmet meal