Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops
Ingredients:
For the seafood:
2 lobster tails (split in half lengthwise)
8 large sea scallops (patted dry with paper towels)
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

For the garlic butter sauce:
5 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth of flavor)
Lemon wedges, for serving


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Instructions:
1. Prepare seafood
Pat scallops very dry (this ensures a nice sear).
Season lobster tails and scallops lightly with salt and pepper.


2. Cook lobster tails
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
Place lobster tails flesh side down first, sear 2–3 minutes until golden.
Flip, cover the skillet, and cook another 3–4 minutes until meat is opaque and cooked through. Remove and set aside.


3. Sear scallops
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter.
Place scallops in hot pan, sear without moving them for 2–3 minutes until a golden crust forms.
Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until just opaque. Remove and set aside with lobster.


4. Make garlic butter sauce
Reduce heat to medium-low, add remaining butter to skillet.
Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add lemon juice, smoked paprika, and parsley. Stir well.


5. Finish & Serve
Return lobster tails and scallops to skillet, spoon garlic butter sauce over top.
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and crusty bread or over pasta/rice.

👉 This dish is perfect for date night or a special family dinner—rich, buttery, and packed with flavor!

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