LOBSTER & SCALLOPS IN LEMON HERB BUTTER 🦞🦪🍋
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 pound of lobster tail, cut into slices
- 1 pound of sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
1. Begin by preparing the seafood. Rinse the lobster tail and scallops under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure they sear beautifully.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is bubbly and slightly frothy, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant; be careful not to let it burn.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lobster slices to the skillet. Season the lobster with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, turning once, until the lobster turns opaque and is cooked through. Remove the lobster from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the sea scallops, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
5. When the scallops are almost done, pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest, chopped parsley, and thyme. Stir well to combine all the flavors with the scallops.
6. Return the cooked lobster to the skillet, gently tossing both the lobster and scallops in the lemon herb butter mixture. Cook for an additional minute to ensure everything is heated through.
7. Remove from heat, and serve the lobster and scallops immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy this luxurious seafood dish that combines the rich flavors of lobster and scallops with a bright lemon herb butter sauce!