Garlic Butter Lobster Tail and Seared Scallops

This Garlic Butter Lobster Tail and Seared Scallops is an elegant seafood dish featuring tender lobster meat and perfectly caramelized scallops bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon. Perfect for special occasions, date nights, or an upscale restaurant-quality dinner at home.

Ingredients

For the Lobster Tail:

2 lobster tails (5 to 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Scallops:

1 pound large sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish:

1 lemon, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

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