Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallop Seafood Plate

If you love lobster and scallops, this buttery seafood plate brings them together with plenty of garlic, fresh lemon, and a sauce you’ll want to spoon over every bite. Both get their own careful cooking treatment, then come together on one impressive plate finished with a rich garlic butter sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Lobster and scallops together. Two seafood favorites, each cooked properly for the best texture.
• That garlic butter sauce. Built right in the skillet after searing the scallops, capturing all the flavorful browned bits.
• Elegant but simple. This dish looks and tastes like a special occasion but comes together in just 30 minutes.
• A recipe for two, or stretch to four. Flexible enough for a romantic dinner or a small gathering.

Ingredients

For the Lobster

• 2 lobster tails
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

For the Scallops

• 1 lb large sea scallops, patted dry
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup seafood stock or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For Serving

• Lemon wedges, as needed
• Fresh parsley, as needed

How to Make Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallop Seafood Plate

1. Season the lobster. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat the exposed lobster meat with melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

2. Roast the lobster. Place the lobster tails in a baking dish and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, just until the lobster meat is opaque and tender.

3. Sear the scallops. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until beautifully golden.

4. Make the garlic butter sauce. Remove the scallops and reduce the heat to medium. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly until fragrant.

5. Add the lemon. Pour in the seafood stock or chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in the chopped parsley.

6. Bring the seafood plate together. Arrange the roasted lobster tails and golden scallops on a serving plate. Spoon the hot garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster and scallops.

7. Garnish and serve. Finish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve the garlic butter lobster and scallops immediately while everything is warm and juicy.

Tips for the Best Lobster and Scallop Plate

• Pat the scallops very dry before searing. This is essential for getting a good golden crust instead of steaming in the pan.
• Don’t move the scallops while searing. Letting them sit undisturbed is what creates that deep golden color.
• Watch the lobster closely in the oven. It cooks quickly, so start checking around the 10-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
• Build the sauce in the same skillet used for the scallops. This picks up all the flavorful browned bits left behind.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

This dish pairs beautifully with garlic mashed potatoes, a simple rice pilaf, or steamed asparagus. Crusty bread is also great for soaking up any extra garlic butter sauce.

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