Seared Scallops and Lobster: Indulge in Luxury Tonight!
Indulge in a luxurious seafood dinner with seared scallops and lobster in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lobster tail, split and cleaned
- 10 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear in hot olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same pan, add lobster tail flesh-side down with a little butter. Cook for 4–5 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Reduce heat and add butter, garlic, lemon juice, and zest to the pan. Stir and simmer gently.
- Spoon sauce over scallops and lobster to glaze.
- Serve on a warm plate, drizzle remaining sauce, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are patted dry for a better sear.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- This dish is perfect for special occasions or holiday dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: ~30g
- Saturated Fat: ~15g
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: ~42g
- Cholesterol: varies