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🦞 WOULD YOU EAT THIS GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER & SCALLOPS? 🍋✨
Succulent • Luxurious • Restaurant-Style at Home
This Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops with Herbs is the kind of dish that makes everyone stop talking at the table. Juicy lobster, perfectly seared scallops, rich garlic butter, and fresh herbs come together in a recipe that feels fancy — yet is surprisingly simple to make at home.
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✅ Full recipe below ⬇️👇
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails, split in half lengthwise
- 8 large sea scallops (patted dry)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Pat lobster tails and scallops dry with paper towels.
- Season both lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add butter and let it melt gently.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
- Place lobster tails cut-side down in the pan.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until opaque.
- Remove lobster and set aside.
- In the same pan, add scallops in a single layer.
- Sear for 2 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
- Return lobster to the pan.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.
- Spoon garlic butter over everything and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
🔥 Cooking Method Explained
- Pan-searing gives scallops their golden crust
- Butter basting keeps lobster juicy and flavorful
- Garlic is cooked gently to avoid bitterness
- Lemon juice balances the richness
This method creates restaurant-quality seafood at home.
📜 A Little History
Lobster was once considered humble food before becoming a symbol of luxury. Scallops, prized for their delicate sweetness, have been enjoyed for centuries in coastal cuisines. Together, they represent celebration, elegance, and indulgence — often served at special gatherings.
🧩 Formation & Texture
- Lobster: tender, juicy, and buttery
- Scallops: crisp outside, soft inside
- Sauce: rich garlic butter with fresh herbal notes
Each bite melts beautifully.
❤️ Loved by Seafood Lovers
This dish is adored by:
- Seafood enthusiasts
- Special-occasion cooks
- Date-night diners
- Anyone who loves bold yet balanced flavors
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
🔄 Variations for Lovers of This Dish
- Add thyme or rosemary
- Sprinkle chili flakes for heat
- Use shrimp instead of scallops
- Finish with a touch of grated parmesan
✅ Conclusion
This Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops recipe proves that luxury doesn’t have to be complicated. With simple ingredients and the right method, you can create a dish that feels special, indulgent, and unforgettable.
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