{"id":299,"date":"2026-01-09T13:14:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=299"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:14:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:14:24","slug":"garlic-butter-lobster-and-scallops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=299","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops<\/strong> recipe is a luxurious seafood dish that feels restaurant-level but comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender lobster tails and perfectly seared scallops are bathed in rich garlic butter with fresh lemon, creating a dish that\u2019s elegant, bold, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for date nights, holidays, or when you want to impress with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 lobster tails, split in half lengthwise<\/li>\n<li>8\u201310 large sea scallops, patted completely dry<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>Juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n<li>Zest of \u00bd lemon (optional but highly recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil, for cooking<\/li>\n<li>Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<h4>1. Prep the Seafood<\/h4>\n<p>Split the lobster tails in half lengthwise using kitchen shears or a sharp knife.<br \/>\nPat the scallops dry thoroughly (this is key for a good sear).<br \/>\nSeason both the lobster and scallops with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Sear the Scallops<\/h4>\n<p>Heat <strong>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/strong> in a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.<br \/>\nAdd scallops in a single layer and sear for <strong>1\u00bd\u20132 minutes per side<\/strong>, undisturbed, until a golden crust forms.<br \/>\nRemove scallops from the pan and set aside.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Cook the Lobster<\/h4>\n<p>In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.<br \/>\nAdd <strong>2 tablespoons butter<\/strong> and a small drizzle of olive oil.<br \/>\nPlace lobster halves flesh-side down and cook for <strong>2\u20133 minutes<\/strong>, until the meat begins to turn opaque.<br \/>\nFlip lobster, add minced garlic, and spoon the butter over the meat continuously for another <strong>2\u20133 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Garlic Butter Magic<\/h4>\n<p>Add the remaining <strong>2 tablespoons butter<\/strong>, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using).<br \/>\nStir gently until the butter melts and forms a glossy sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Return the scallops to the pan and spoon the garlic butter over everything. Cook for <strong>1\u20132 minutes<\/strong>, just until scallops are warmed through and lobster is fully cooked.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Finish &amp; Serve<\/h4>\n<p>Remove from heat and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley.<br \/>\nServe immediately with extra garlic butter spooned over the top.<\/p>\n<h3>Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Crusty bread to soak up the sauce<\/li>\n<li>Creamy mashed potatoes<\/li>\n<li>Garlic rice or lemon pasta<\/li>\n<li>Steamed asparagus or green beans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pro Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dry scallops = better sear<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overcook lobster \u2014 opaque and tender is perfect<\/li>\n<li>Lemon zest adds a bright, restaurant-quality finish<\/li>\n<li>Use a cast-iron or stainless pan for best browning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops &nbsp; This Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops recipe is a luxurious seafood dish that&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=299"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":301,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299\/revisions\/301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}