That sounds like a rich, restaurant-quality dish πβhereβs a full, easy recipe for Succulent Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops with Herbs you can make at home:
π¦ Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops with Herbs
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 200β300g scallops (cleaned, patted dry)
- 3β4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh herbs: parsley, thyme (or both)
- Optional: chili flakes for a little heat
πͺ Preparation
1. Prep the Lobster
- Cut the top shell of the lobster tails with scissors
- Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika
2. Sear the Scallops
- Heat olive oil in a pan on medium-high
- Add scallops (donβt overcrowd)
- Sear 2β3 minutes per side until golden
- Remove and set aside
π Tip: Donβt move them too muchβthis gives that perfect crust
3. Cook the Lobster
- In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter
- Place lobster tails meat-side down for 3β4 minutes
- Flip and cook another 3β4 minutes until opaque
4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce
- Lower heat and add remaining butter
- Add minced garlic β cook until fragrant (not burnt)
- Stir in lemon juice and herbs
5. Combine Everything
- Return scallops to the pan
- Spoon garlic butter over lobster and scallops
- Let everything warm together for 1β2 minutes
π½οΈ Serving Ideas
- Serve with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes
- Add a side of steamed vegetables or salad
- Drizzle extra garlic butter on top for richness
π‘ Pro Tips
- Pat scallops dry β ensures a perfect golden crust
- Donβt overcook seafood β it turns rubbery quickly
- Fresh herbs make a big difference in flavor
β TL;DR
Juicy lobster tails and golden-seared scallops cooked in garlic butter with herbs and lemonβquick, elegant, and full of flavor.
If you want, I can give you a creamy garlic version or a spicy restaurant-style variation that tastes even more luxurious.
