lobster and scallops with garlic herb butter

Here’s a restaurant-style Lobster and Scallops with Garlic Herb Butter recipe that’s rich, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Perfect for a special dinner 🍽️

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Lobster and Scallops with Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

Seafood

• 2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)

• 12 large sea scallops, side muscle removed

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garlic Herb Butter

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried)

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

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Directions

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails

1. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the lobster shell.

2. Gently pull the meat upward, resting it on top of the shell.

3. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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2. Make the Garlic Herb Butter

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).

3. Stir in parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest.

4. Remove from heat and keep warm.

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3. Cook the Lobster

Option A: Pan-Seared (Recommended)

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Brush lobster meat with garlic herb butter.

3. Place lobster tails meat-side up in the skillet.

4. Cover and cook 5–7 minutes, until opaque and tender.

Option B: Broiled

1. Preheat broiler to high.

2. Brush lobster generously with garlic herb butter.

3. Broil 5–6 inches from heat for 6–8 minutes, basting once.

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4. Cook the Scallops

1. Pat scallops very dry with paper towels (this ensures a good sear).

2. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Remove from heat and drizzle with garlic herb butter.

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5. Plate and Finish

1. Arrange lobster tails and scallops on a serving plate.

2. Spoon extra garlic herb butter over the seafood.

3. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

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Serving Suggestions

• Creamy mashed potatoes

• Garlic butter rice

• Roasted asparagus or green beans

• Crusty bread to soak up the butter

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Pro Tips

• Do not overcook scallops—they should be tender and slightly translucent inside.

• Lobster is done when it turns opaque and firm, internal temp about 140–145°F (60–63°C).

• For extra richness, add 1–2 tablespoons white wine to the butter sauce.