A luxurious, restaurant-quality seafood dish with tender lobster, buttery scallops, and a rich garlic-herb sauce—ready in 20 minutes! Perfect for a special date night or indulgent dinner.
Ingredients
For the Seafood:
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2 lobster tails (6-8 oz each), split in half
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6-8 large sea scallops (pat dry, side muscle removed)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & black pepper (to taste)
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup dry white wine (or sub with seafood stock)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tsp fresh thyme *(or 1/2 tsp dried)*
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
1. Prep the Seafood
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Lobster: Butterfly tails by cutting through the top shell and meat (leave attached at the base).
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Scallops: Pat very dry (for the best sear). Season both with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Sear the Scallops
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear scallops 2-3 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Lobster
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In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and place lobster tails meat-side down. Sear 2 mins, then flip.
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Baste with butter, cover, and cook 4-5 mins until opaque. Remove and set aside.
4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and thyme; sauté 1 min until fragrant.
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Deglaze with white wine, simmering 2 mins. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and pepper flakes.
5. Combine & Serve
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Return scallops and lobster to the pan, spooning sauce over them. Warm through 1 min.
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Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Serving Suggestions
🍝 Over pasta (toss with sauce for a decadent meal).
🥖 With crusty bread (to soak up the garlic butter).
🥗 Paired with a fresh salad (arugula or asparagus).
Pro Tips
🔥 Don’t overcrowd the pan (sear in batches if needed).
🍷 White wine substitute: Use chicken broth + 1 tsp vinegar.
💡 For extra richness: Add 1 tbsp heavy cream to the sauce.
Why You’ll Love It
✅ Meltingly tender lobster & scallops
✅ Bursting with garlic-herb flavor
✅ Faster (and cheaper) than dining out!
Enjoy with a glass of chilled Chardonnay—pure seafood heaven!