WOULD YOU EAT THIS GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

 

Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 lobster tails, split in half

8 large sea scallops, patted dry

4 tbsp unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon juice

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the lobster

Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell down the center and gently pull the meat out, resting it on top of the shell.

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Cook the lobster

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add half the garlic and place the lobster tails flesh side down.

Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, basting with butter. Remove and keep warm.

3. Sear the scallops

In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil over high heat.

Place scallops in the pan (do not overcrowd) and sear for 2 minutes without moving them. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan.

4. Make the garlic butter sauce

Reduce heat to low and add the remaining 2 tbsp butter and garlic. Stir for 30 seconds, then add lemon juice and parsley.

5. Serve

Plate the lobster tails and scallops. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and serve with lemon wedges.

Would you like a sugar-free creamy sauce option to go with this?