Succulent lobster. Sweet, seared scallops. Rich garlic butter. This seafood skillet is luxurious, yet totally doable — perfect for a romantic dinner, a celebration, or when you’re just craving something next-level.
Why You’ll Love It
- Cooks in under 30 minutes
- Elegant, flavorful, and impressive
- Perfect for low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diets
- Simple ingredients, huge payoff
- Tastes like it came from a 5-star restaurant
Ingredients
Serves 2 generously (can easily be doubled)
For the Seafood:
- 2 lobster tails (5–6 oz each), split in half lengthwise
- 8 sea scallops, patted dry
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or Old Bay (optional, for color and depth)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons white wine or dry vermouth