Description
An elegant yet simple dish featuring buttery lobster tails and pan-seared scallops in a garlicky, citrus-kissed butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium lobster tails (5–6 ounces each)
- 8 large dry-packed scallops
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Split lobster tails using kitchen shears and gently pull the meat out while leaving it attached at the base.
- Pat the lobster and scallops dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
- For lobster: Heat skillet over medium-high, add 1 tbsp butter, place lobster tails meat-side down, sear for 3–4 minutes, flip, add garlic butter, cook another 3–4 minutes until firm and opaque.
- For scallops: Heat oil in a skillet over high heat, add scallops without overcrowding, sear for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until golden crust forms, then finish with garlic butter and parsley.
- Plate the lobster and scallops, drizzle with more garlic butter, and garnish with parsley and lime wedges.
Notes
Use fresh seafood for the best flavor. Make the garlic butter sauce ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg