WOULD YOU EAT THIS SUBLIME 🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops 🦐? 🌟 Dive into the ocean's bounty on your plate, perfect for family feasts and impressing your dinner guests! 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ - 1 tbsp olive oil - Salt and pepper to taste - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice - 1/2 lb sea scallops, patted dry - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for scallops) - 3 cloves garlic, minced (for lobster) - 1 tsp paprika - Fresh parsley for garnish - 2 lobster tails - 2 cloves garlic, minced (for scallops) - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted - Lemon wedges for serving 🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 1. Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut through the top of each lobster tail shell lengthwise. Gently pull the meat out, keeping it attached at the base, and lay it on top of the shell. 2. Make Garlic Butter for Lobster: Mix the melted butter, minced garlic (3 cloves), lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Generously brush this mixture over the lobster tails. 3. Broil the Lobster: Preheat your broiler. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque. Baste with additional garlic butter halfway through. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges. 4. Sear the Scallops: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly firm. Remove from skillet. 5. Make Garlic Butter for Scallops: In the same skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter and add the 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then return the scallops to the pan and coat them in the garlic butter. 6. Serve: Plate the garlic butter lobster and scallops together, garnished with fresh parsley and drizzled with the skillet's garlic butter. Add a side of lemon wedges for extra zest. 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 - Calories: 450 per serving - Carbohydrates: 5g - Proteins: 40g - Fats: 29g 💡 Tips and Tricks 💡 - Ensure your scallops are dry before searing to get a perfect golden crust. - Baste lobster with garlic butter frequently to keep it moist and flavorful. ⏳ Preparation time 🍰 - Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serving: 2 #SeafoodDelight #HomeChef #GourmetAtHome #HealthyDining #FamilyMealNight