🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster Tail with Seared Scallops
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 2
🛒 Ingredients
For the Lobster
- 2 lobster tails
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Scallops
- 10–12 large sea scallops
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Extra melted garlic butter
- Fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Lobster
- Cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center with kitchen shears.
- Gently pull the meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
- Pat dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the Lobster
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Place the lobster tails meat-side down for 2–3 minutes.
- Flip, spoon the garlic butter over the meat, and cook another 4–6 minutes until opaque.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
3. Sear the Scallops
- Pat the scallops completely dry.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil until very hot.
- Sear the scallops for 2 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms.
- Add butter during the last minute and baste the scallops.
4. Serve
Arrange the lobster and scallops on a warm plate. Spoon extra garlic butter over everything, garnish with parsley, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This dish pairs wonderfully with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Garlic butter asparagus
- Roasted vegetables
- Rice pilaf
- Crusty bread for dipping into the garlic butter
💡 Tips
- Dry scallops thoroughly for the best golden crust.
- Avoid overcooking the lobster—it’s done when the meat is opaque and reaches about 140°F (60°C).
- Use fresh garlic and real butter for the richest flavor.
Enjoy your restaurant-quality seafood dinner! 🦞🧈🍋