Description
Dive into a seafood delight that promises to elevate your dining experience! This Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops Feast brings together the richness of lobster tails and succulent scallops, all enveloped in a delightful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish delivers a medley of flavors with a bright hint of lemon, making it an impressive option for dinner parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- For the Lobster Tails:
- 2 lobster tails
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
- For the Scallops:
- 1/2 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. **Prep the Lobster:** Snip through the top of lobster tails with kitchen shears, lift the meat, and place on the shell.
2. **Whip the Butter:** Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the lobster generously.
3. **Broil to Perfection:** Set your oven to broil. Lay the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes. Baste midway with more butter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Scallop Sensation:
1. **Sear the Scallops:** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper, then sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
2. **Garlic Butter Bliss:** Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Coat the scallops in this aromatic mix.
Serve in Style:
Arrange the garlic butter lobster and scallops on a beautiful platter, drizzle with skillet butter, and garnish with a pop of parsley. Add lemon wedges for an extra zing!
Notes
Nutritional Information:
Estimated per serving: Calories: 520, Protein: 42g, Fat: 38g, Carbohydrates: 4g.
Cooking Tips:
Make sure to pat the scallops dry to achieve a nice sear. Adjust cooking time based on the size of the lobster tails and scallops.
Serving Suggestions:
This dish pairs wonderfully with a light salad or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes