GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

For the Seafood

• 2 lobster tails
• 1 pound sea scallops
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top of the lobster shells lengthwise. Gently pull the lobster meat upward and rest it on top of the shell.
2. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season the lobster tails and scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the lobster tails flesh-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until opaque. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, sear the scallops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
6. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Stir in lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
8. Return the lobster and scallops to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the seafood and cook for 1–2 minutes to warm through.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus, rice pilaf, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.