Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

Ingredients

• 2 lobster tails, split in half
• 8 large sea scallops
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Pat the lobster tails and scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Place the lobster tails cut-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, then turn and cook for another 3–5 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
4. Add the scallops to the same skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to the plate with the lobster.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
8. Return the lobster and scallops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the seafood.
9. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the seafood to absorb the garlic butter sauce.
10. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired.

Serving Ideas

Serve with steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4