Garlic butter lobster & scallops is a decadent, restaurant-style seafood dish that’s rich, buttery, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for a special dinner or a seafood feast. 🦞🥂
Key Features
- Seafood: Lobster tails (or claw meat) and sea scallops
- Flavor: Garlic-infused butter, sometimes with a splash of lemon or white wine
- Texture: Tender lobster meat and seared scallops with a golden crust
- Serving: Often served over rice, pasta, or with vegetables
Basic Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 2 lobster tails
- 6–8 large sea scallops
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Quick Method
- Prepare seafood: Pat scallops and lobster dry, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook lobster:
- Option 1: Boil or steam tails 5–7 minutes until just opaque.
- Option 2: Split tails, brush with garlic butter, and broil 5–6 minutes.
- Sear scallops:
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high.
- Sear scallops 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make garlic butter:
- Melt butter with garlic in a small pan, cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then add lemon juice.
- Combine & serve:
- Drizzle garlic butter over lobster and scallops. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overcook scallops—they cook very fast and become rubbery if overdone.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or sherry to the garlic butter.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the buttery sauce.
I can also give you a 15-minute garlic butter lobster & scallops recipe that’s perfect for making at home without fancy equipment. Do you want me to do that?
