Description
Tender lobster tails and perfectly seared sea scallops coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and parsley. This elegant yet simple seafood dish comes together in just 20 minutes and feels restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
2 lobster tails (6–8 oz each), shells removed
12 large sea scallops, patted dry
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Thaw lobster tails completely if frozen. Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell lengthwise and gently pull the meat out, leaving it attached at the tail. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes per side until a golden crust forms. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add lobster meat and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet along with minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return lobster and scallops to the skillet. Spoon garlic butter sauce over the top and warm together for 1 minute. Serve immediately with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Pat scallops completely dry to achieve a golden, caramelized crust.
Do not overcook lobster or scallops to prevent a rubbery texture.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream and simmer briefly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
