🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops (Detailed Recipe)

Ingredients:

  • 2 lobster tails, split in half
  • 200 g scallops, cleaned
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Lobster and Scallops:
    • Split the lobster tails in half lengthwise.
    • Pat scallops dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. Make Garlic Butter:
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Add butter and let it melt completely.
    • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Cook Lobster Tails:
    • Place the lobster tails cut-side down in the skillet.
    • Cook for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 4–5 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
  4. Cook Scallops:
    • Push lobster to the side and add scallops to the same skillet.
    • Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through.
  5. Finish and Season:
    • Drizzle lemon juice over lobster and scallops.
    • Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    • Stir gently to coat everything with garlic butter.
  6. Serve:
    • Transfer lobster and scallops to a serving plate.
    • Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over the top.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley.

Tips:

  • Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
  • Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.
  • Make sure scallops are dry before cooking to get a nice golden sear.

Crispy, buttery, garlicky, and absolutely indulgent—seafood perfection! 🦞🦪🧄

If you want, I can also make a one-pan version for even faster cooking. Do you want me to do that?

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