WOULD YOU EAT THIS GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

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Ingredients

  • 2 lobster tails, split in half lengthwise
  • 8 large sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Once the butter has melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Place lobster tails in the skillet, flesh side down. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes or until opaque and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add the scallops to the same skillet. Sear for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining butter, squeeze in the lemon juice, and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the lobster and scallops.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy your rich, buttery seafood feast! 🦞✨

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