This decadent dish features succulent lobster and sweet scallops bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s a perfect celebration meal!
Ingredients:
- For the Lobster:
- 1 (1.5-2 lb) live lobster
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Scallops:
- 1 pound sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lobster:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully drop the live lobster into the boiling water.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster is bright red and the shell turns slightly orange.
- Remove the lobster from the pot and let it cool slightly.
- Once cool enough to handle, cut the lobster in half lengthwise.
- Remove the meat from the shells and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the lobster meat with melted butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Scallops:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked lobster and scallops to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley (if desired).
Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the lobster while cooking.
- Serve this dish with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- You can substitute shrimp for the scallops, or use a combination of both.
Enjoy your delicious Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops!