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Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

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A luxurious seafood dish featuring succulent lobster tails and sweet scallops in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions or a treat at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 2 pieces lobster tails Nothing beats fresh lobster for luxury, and it truly elevates the dish.
  • 1/2 lb sea scallops, patted dry Succulent and sweet, scallops are delightful when cooked right.
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted This is the heart of the garlic butter sauce—rich and oh-so-flavorful.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Garlic adds incredible aroma and flavor.
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Just a little tang to brighten everything up perfectly.
  • 1 tsp paprika Adds a hint of smokiness and color.
  • to taste salt and pepper Staples that bring out the flavors.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter More butter never hurts, especially for the scallops.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Helps to sear the scallops perfectly without sticking.
For Garnish
  • fresh parsley Because we eat with our eyes first.
For Serving
  • lemon wedges A squeeze of fresh lemon just before eating is heavenly.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper to prepare the garlic butter.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the lobster tails in a baking dish, brush generously with garlic butter, and bake for about 15-20 minutes until opaque and tender.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once everything is cooked, drizzle additional garlic butter over the lobster and scallops. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

For best results, ensure scallops are patted dry before searing, and do not overcrowd the pan. Adjust seasoning in the garlic butter sauce to your taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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