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Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops

A quick and impressive dish featuring tender lobster and scallops in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 2 tails lobster tails, split in half
  • 1 pound scallops, cleaned and trimmed
Garlic Butter Mixture
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
  1. Place the lobster tails cut-side up in a large skillet. Pour half of the garlic butter mixture over them and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the scallops next to the lobster in the skillet, and pour the remaining garlic butter on top. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the scallops are opaque and the lobster is cooked through.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley. Serve it hot, ideally with some crusty bread.

Notes

Don’t overcook the lobster and scallops to avoid rubbery textures. If you need a substitution for lobster, shrimp or firm white fish can be used. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.