That sounds absolutely delicious! Here’s a way to make garlic butter lobster and scallops that’s rich, flavorful, and restaurant-quality but still doable at home. I’ll break it down step by step.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- Seafood:
- 2 lobster tails (about 6–8 oz each)
- 8–10 large sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
- Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat
- Other:
- Olive oil (for searing scallops)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Prepare the lobster tails
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell down the center and gently lift the meat out slightly, keeping it attached at the base.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Steam or boil lobster tails for 5–6 minutes until the meat is opaque. Set aside.
2. Make garlic butter
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t burn it!).
- Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Keep warm on very low heat.
3. Sear the scallops
- Heat 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly caramelized. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Remove from heat.
4. Combine lobster and scallops
- Add the pre-cooked lobster tails to the pan with garlic butter for 1–2 minutes to coat and warm.
- Drizzle extra garlic butter over the scallops.
5. Serve
- Arrange lobster and scallops on a plate.
- Pour garlic butter over everything.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Optional Sides
- Garlic mashed potatoes or risotto
- Steamed asparagus or sautéed spinach
- Crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter
If you want, I can also give you a fancier plating and flavor twist version that makes it look like a five-star restaurant dish. It makes it extra impressive for dinner guests.
Do you want me to do that?
