Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster and scallops dance with rich Mediterranean flavors, promising an elegant seafood experience. Delicate ocean treasures meld perfectly, delivering a luxurious meal you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 2 lobster tails
- 12 large sea scallops
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Carefully cleanse the oceanic delicacies under gentle, cool water, ensuring thorough rinsing of lobster tails and scallops. Meticulously blot each morsel with absorbent toweling to remove excess moisture.
- Season the seafood with delicate sprinkles of salt and freshly ground black pepper, creating a subtle flavor foundation.
- Prepare a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan by heating olive oil over robust medium-high temperature until the surface shimmers with anticipation.
- Gently place scallops into the heated vessel, allowing each to develop a rich golden crust. Sear approximately 2-3 minutes per side, creating a caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Carefully transfer seared scallops to a waiting plate, preserving their pristine texture and warmth.
- Return the same skillet to heat, introducing lobster tails to the cooking surface. Rotate midway through cooking, watching for the shells to transform into a vibrant crimson and the meat to turn completely opaque.
- Reduce heat and introduce rich, creamy butter to the pan, allowing it to melt luxuriously. Add finely minced garlic, stirring until its aromatic essence permeates the kitchen.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice and finely chopped parsley, creating a bright, herbaceous sauce that will elevate the seafood’s natural flavors.
- Artfully arrange the perfectly cooked lobster tails and scallops on a serving platter, cascading the garlic butter sauce generously over the glistening seafood.
- Present immediately, capturing the peak of flavor and temperature, accompanied by complementary side dishes that enhance this maritime culinary experience.
Notes
- Ensure seafood is patted completely dry to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear without excess moisture.
- Select fresh, high-quality scallops and lobster tails for the most rich and delicate flavor profile.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to create consistent, even heat for optimal seafood cooking.
- For dairy-free adaptation, replace butter with olive oil or coconut oil and use vegan butter alternatives to maintain the signature sauce’s richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg