Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops
Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops recipe! It’s fancy enough for special occasions, yet simple to make. The flavors of the lobster, scallops, and garlic butter come together for a truly tasty dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails, split lengthwise
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
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Preheat the broiler: Turn up your oven broiler to high.
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Prepare the lobster: Use kitchen shears to cut along the top of each lobster shell. Carefully lift the lobster meat out, but keep it attached at the bottom. This way, it will rest nicely on the shell.
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Make the garlic butter: In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture all over the lobster meat.
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Broil the lobster: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler. Cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the meat is opaque and slightly golden.
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Cook the scallops: While the lobster is broiling, season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Take them out of the skillet and set aside.
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Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook until it smells great, about a minute. Stir in the lemon juice and red pepper flakes if you like some heat. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
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Serve: Plate the broiled lobster tails next to the seared scallops. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over both and sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a nice finishing touch.
Tips to Make Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops
- Make sure to use fresh lobster and scallops for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the seafood; it cooks quickly and can become tough.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- Serve this dish with a side of crispy bread to soak up all that tasty garlic butter!
Enjoy your homemade Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops! This dish is sure to impress anyone at your dinner table.