GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

Ingredients:

• 2 lobster tails (fresh or thawed)

• 8-10 large scallops (peeled and deveined)

• 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a little heat)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Lobster Tails:

   • Preheat your oven’s broiler.

   • Use kitchen scissors to cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin.

   • Gently lift the lobster meat out of the shell, keeping it attached at the base, and lay it on top of the shell.

   • Season the lobster with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a little paprika.

2. Cook Lobster:

   • Place the lobster tails under the broiler for about 6-8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.

3. Prepare Scallops:

   • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

   • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

   • Once the oil is hot, add the scallops. Sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside.

4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   • Add the lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes (if using), then stir to combine.

   • Return the scallops to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce.

5. Assemble the Dish:

   • Plate the cooked lobster tails and scallops.

   • Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the seafood.

   • Garnish with fresh parsley.