GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

 

Here’s a restaurant-style Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops recipe—rich, buttery, and super easy to make 😋🦞✨

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🦞 GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lobster tails (cut in half lengthwise)
• 250–300 g sea scallops (patted very dry)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4–5 garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Fresh parsley (chopped)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep

   • Season lobster and scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
   • Make sure scallops are very dry for a good sear.

2. Sear Scallops

   • Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a hot pan.
   • Sear scallops 1½–2 minutes per side until golden.
   • Remove and set aside.

3. Cook Lobster

   • In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter.
   • Place lobster flesh-side down, cook 2–3 minutes.
   • Flip, add remaining butter, garlic, and chili flakes.
   • Spoon garlic butter over lobster for 2–3 minutes until opaque.

4. Combine

   • Return scallops to the pan.
   • Add lemon juice.
   • Toss gently for 30 seconds.

5. Finish

   • Sprinkle with parsley.
   • Serve hot with extra garlic butter sauce.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• With creamy mashed potatoes
• Over garlic pasta or rice
• With crusty bread to soak the sauce