LOBSTER & SCALLOPS IN LEMON HERB BUTTER 🍋🦞
Ingredients:
- 6 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 lobster tails, meat removed and chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Sear the Scallops:
Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the scallops in the skillet. Sear for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and opaque. Once cooked, remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
2. Cook the Lobster:
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Introduce the chopped lobster meat, cooking it for roughly 3 to 4 minutes until it turns opaque and tender. After cooking, remove the lobster from the skillet, and set it aside with the scallops.
3. Build the Lemon Herb Butter:
Lower the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant. Then, stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
4. Combine & Glaze:
Return the cooked lobster and scallops to the skillet, gently spooning the lemon herb butter over them. Let the seafood warm through in the sauce for about 1 minute, ensuring everything is well coated.
5. Plate & Serve:
Serve your elegant seafood dish hot, garnished with fresh lemon wedges on the side. This dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a slice of crusty bread, perfect for soaking up that delicious lemon herb butter sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 420 per serving
Protein: 38g per serving