Description
This Butter-Basted Lobster & Seared Scallops dish delivers restaurant-style elegance right at home. Tender lobster tails are basted in aromatic butter while scallops are seared to a golden crust, creating a luxurious seafood pairing rich in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lobster
- 2 lobster tails
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
For the Scallops
- 12 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Serving Additions
- Lemon wedges
- Steamed vegetables or rice
- Light herb sauce or garlic butter drizzle
Instructions
Prepare the Lobster
- Cut lobster shells lengthwise and gently lift meat above shell.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Place lobster meat in skillet and baste continuously with butter.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until opaque and tender.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
Sear the Scallops
- Heat olive oil in another skillet until hot.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Place scallops flat-side down without crowding.
- Sear 2–3 minutes until golden crust forms.
- Flip, add butter, and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Remove once just opaque inside.
Plate & Serve
- Arrange lobster and scallops together.
- Spoon extra butter over seafood.
- Serve with lemon wedges and sides of choice.
Notes
- Dry scallops thoroughly for best sear.
- Avoid overcooking lobster to keep it tender.
- Use clarified butter for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 360 Kcal
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg