GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Lobster and Scallops

1. Preheat the Oven: If you prefer to broil the lobster tails, preheat your oven to broil.
2. Prep the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise, exposing the meat. Remove any excess shell to ensure even cooking. Season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of lemon juice.
3. Prep the Scallops: Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Cook the Seafood

1. Sear the Scallops: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
2. Broil the Lobster Tails: If broiling, place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for about 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. If you prefer to cook them in the skillet, add them to the pan after the scallops, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

1. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet used for the scallops, lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt.
2. Sauté the Garlic: Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Finish the Sauce: Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Step 4: Combine and Serve

1. Return Seafood to the Pan: Gently add the scallops back into the skillet, tossing to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. If the lobster tails were cooked in a different pan, you can drizzle some of the sauce over them as well.
2. Plate and Garnish: Serve the lobster and scallops on a platter, drizzling the remaining garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread for dipping.

Final Thoughts

Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops is a dish that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress anyone who has the pleasure of enjoying it. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself, this recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and indulge in this luxurious seafood delight!