🦞 Lobster Tail & Seared Scallops Combo

Serves: 2
Total time: ~30 minutes

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Lobster Tails
• 2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

For the Scallops
• 8–10 large sea scallops (dry-packed preferred)
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary

Optional for serving
• Lemon wedges
• Garlic butter or herb butter
• Mashed potatoes, risotto, or asparagus

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🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Lobster Tails
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the shell lengthwise.
3. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell.
4. Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Brush generously over the lobster meat.

2️⃣ Bake the Lobster
• Place lobster tails on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes, until meat is opaque and internal temp reaches 140°F (60°C).
• Broil for the last 1–2 minutes if you want extra color.

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3️⃣ Sear the Scallops
1. Pat scallops very dry with paper towels (this is key for a good crust).
2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
4. Add olive oil, then scallops (don’t overcrowd).
5. Sear 2–3 minutes per side without moving them until golden.
6. Add butter, garlic, and herbs during the last minute; spoon butter over scallops.

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🍽️ Serve
• Plate lobster and scallops together.
• Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of garlic butter.
• Garnish with parsley.