This decadent seafood skillet is a luxurious blend of tender lobster tails and juicy shrimp bathed in a velvety garlic butter cream sauce. It’s the kind of dish that feels like a restaurant indulgence but is surprisingly easy to make at home. The lobster shells add dramatic flair, while the shrimp soak up the rich, savory sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon. The creamy base is smooth and comforting, with just enough peppery kick and herbaceous brightness to balance the richness.
Perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, or when you simply want to treat yourself, this dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread, pasta, or steamed rice. It’s bold, buttery, and unforgettable—definitely an “Eat” not “Pass” kind of recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
Seafood:
- 2 lobster tails, split lengthwise
- 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Prep the Seafood:
- Pat the lobster tails and shrimp dry.
- Season both with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add lobster tails, flesh-side down, and sear for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove seafood from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Add 3 tbsp butter and sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant and soft, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with lemon juice, chili flakes, thyme, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return Seafood to Skillet:
- Nestle the lobster tails and shrimp back into the sauce.
- Spoon sauce over the seafood and simmer for another 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
