Description
A comforting and easy recipe for garlic butter lobster and scallops that delivers high flavor with minimal hands-on time, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lobster tail, split (about 6–8 oz)
- 10 sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for serving)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels until there’s little to no surface moisture.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper lightly over both sides of the scallops.
- Season the lobster tail flesh-side up with a little salt and pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let it get hot.
- Add the scallops to the skillet, searing without moving for 2–3 minutes.
- Flip each scallop and sear the other side for another 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer them to a warm plate and set aside.
- Add the lobster tail flesh-side down to the skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes until lightly charred.
- Flip the lobster and cook the other side until mostly opaque, about 6–8 minutes total.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, add 2 tbsp of butter and let it melt.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and, if desired, red pepper flakes.
- Baste the seafood with garlic butter.
- Return the scallops and lobster to the pan briefly to warm through.
- Plate the seafood, drizzle with garlic butter, and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
Serve immediately to enjoy the dish hot and buttery. Consider pairing with simple sides like pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lobster, scallops, garlic butter, seafood recipe, quick dinner