Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

⏱ Time:

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

🍽 Servings:

2

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 lobster tails, shells cut open

• 8 large sea scallops, patted dry

• 2 tbsp butter (or light butter)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp paprika

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat. Sear scallops 1½–2 minutes per side; remove.

2. Add remaining butter and garlic to same pan; sauté 30 seconds.

3. Add lobster tails, flesh-side down. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until opaque.

4. Return scallops to pan, drizzle lemon juice, sprinkle paprika, pepper, and salt.

5. Spoon garlic butter over seafood and garnish.

🌟 Pro Tips:

• Pat scallops very dry for perfect sear.

• Broil lobster tails for 3 minutes after pan-searing for golden tops.

• Add chili flakes for heat.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx):

Calories: 390
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 24g

💡 Weight Watchers Points (Estimated):

• Lobster tail: 0 points

• Scallops: 0 points

• Butter (1 tbsp per serving): 5 points

👉 Total: 5 WW Points per serving

(Using light butter or half butter drops it to 3 points)

❓Q/A Notes:

Q: Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes — thaw completely and pat dry.

Q: Can I bake instead?
Yes — bake at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes.

Q: Can I use shrimp instead of scallops?
Absolutely — same method.

Q: How do I know lobster is cooked?
Flesh turns opaque white and firm.

Q: Best sides?
Steamed asparagus, mashed cauliflower, or lemon rice.