🦞 GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 2 lobster tails (about 4–6 oz each)

• 1 lb large sea scallops

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Lobster

• Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster shell.

• Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell (but keep attached at the base).

• Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.

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2️⃣ Prep the Scallops

• Remove side muscle if attached.

• Pat scallops very dry with paper towels (this ensures a good sear).

• Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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3️⃣ Sear the Scallops

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add scallops in a single layer — don’t crowd the pan.

3. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.

4. Remove and set aside.

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4️⃣ Cook the Lobster

1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.

2. Add 2 tbsp butter and lobster tails (meat side down first).

3. Cook 4–6 minutes total, flipping halfway, until meat is opaque and internal temp reaches 140–145°F (60–63°C).

4. Remove from skillet.

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5️⃣ Make Garlic Butter Sauce

• Add remaining butter to the skillet.

• Stir in garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).

• Add lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, and parsley.

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6️⃣ Finish

• Return scallops to the pan and spoon garlic butter over seafood.

• Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

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🍽 Serving Ideas

• Over creamy mashed potatoes

• With garlic parmesan pasta

• Alongside steamed asparagus or roasted vegetables

• With crusty bread to soak up the sauce

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✨ Pro Tips

• Dry scallops = better crust.

• Don’t overcook lobster — it turns rubbery quickly.

• Use fresh garlic for best flavor.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• 🧈 Steakhouse-style surf & turf version

• 🍝 Lobster and scallops over creamy pasta

• 🔥 Oven-baked version

• 🍋 Lemon wine butter sauce upgrade

Just tell me which one you’d like!