Oh wow 😍—a garlic butter lobster and scallops meal is straight-up restaurant-level seafood heaven. Here’s a full recipe you can make at home that’s rich, flavorful, and not too complicated.
Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
Seafood:
- 2 lobster tails (8–10 oz each), split in half
- 8–10 large sea scallops, patted dry
Garlic butter sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Sides (optional):
- Steamed asparagus or green beans
- Rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare lobster tails
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the shell lengthwise down the middle.
- Gently lift the meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
- Pat dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Sear scallops
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side, until golden crust forms and opaque inside. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Cook lobster
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add lobster tails, cut side down, and cook 3–4 minutes until slightly browned.
- Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes, basting with butter, until lobster is cooked through (internal temp ~140°F / 60°C).
Step 4: Make garlic butter sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter.
- Add minced garlic, sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Step 5: Serve
- Arrange lobster and scallops on a plate.
- Drizzle garlic butter sauce over everything.
- Serve immediately with your choice of vegetables, potatoes, or rice.
Tips for Perfect Seafood
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear in batches if needed.
- Scallops cook fast; they’re done when they turn opaque and springy.
- Butter basting keeps lobster juicy and flavorful.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens flavors beautifully.
This meal is luxurious but doable at home, perfect for a special dinner or date night.
If you want, I can also give a full 3-course seafood meal plan to go with this, including appetizer and dessert to match your lobster and scallops.
Do you want me to do that?
