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Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallop Seafood Plate

Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallop Seafood Plate

This garlic butter lobster and scallop seafood plate combines tender roasted lobster tails and golden seared scallops with a rich garlic butter sauce made with seafood stock, fresh lemon, and parsley. It is a simple yet special seafood dinner with plenty of buttery, garlicky flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lobster tails
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb large sea scallops, patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, as needed
  • Fresh parsley, as needed

Equipment

  • Baking dish For roasting the lobster tails
  • large skillet For searing the scallops and making the sauce
  • Tongs or fish spatula
  • Spoon For spooning the garlic butter sauce over the seafood
  • Serving plate or platter

Method
 

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Finish this easy seafood dinner with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve the garlic butter lobster and scallops immediately while everything is warm and juicy.

Notes

Season the exposed lobster meat evenly before roasting.
Bake the lobster only until the meat is opaque and tender.
Pat the scallops thoroughly dry before seasoning so they develop a golden crust.
Sear the scallops without overcrowding the skillet for the best caramelization.
Cook the garlic briefly in the butter so it becomes fragrant without burning.
Simmer the stock, lemon juice, and zest briefly to bring the sauce together.
Spoon the hot garlic butter sauce generously over both the lobster and scallops just before serving.