Description
Garlic Butter Lobster and Seared Scallops Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lobster tail (cut in half, shell-on)
6 large sea scallops
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Lobster:
Split the lobster tail in half lengthwise and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Scallops:
Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Lobster:
In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
Place the lobster tails shell-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook the flesh side for another 3-4 minutes until the meat is opaque. Remove and set aside.
4. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan with white wine (if using) and chicken broth.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Combine:
Return the scallops and lobster to the skillet to coat with the sauce.
Spoon the sauce over the seafood and let them warm up for 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve:
Arrange the lobster and scallops on a plate. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
