Savor Garlic Butter Lobster Tail & Seared Scallops Tonight 🦞🌊🦐
Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- 8 large scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions:
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will prepare the perfect baking environment for those succulent lobster tails.
2. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and smoked paprika, stirring for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. While the garlic butter is cooling, prepare the lobster tails. Use kitchen scissors to carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail end. Gently pull the meat out slightly, keeping it attached at the base, so it sits on top of the shell.
4. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat, ensuring it gets into the crevices. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each tail and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and tender.
6. While the lobster is baking, prepare the scallops. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
7. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the scallops in a single layer without crowding the pan. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden-brown crust. Avoid moving them around while cooking to ensure a nice sear.
8. Once the scallops are perfectly seared, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
9. Once the lobster tails have finished baking, remove them from the oven. Plate the lobster tails alongside the scallops.
10. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over both the lobster and scallops, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy this seafood delight!
With this recipe, you're sure to impress and savor a splendid dinner full of flavor tonight!