Browned Butter Scallops & Lobster

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add 1 tbsp butter.
  5. 5Add 1 tbsp butter.
  6. 6Add 1 tbsp butter.
  7. 7Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  10. 10Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  11. 11Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  12. 12Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  13. 13Remove and set aside.
  14. 14Remove and set aside.
  15. 15Remove and set aside.
  16. 16In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
  17. 17In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
  18. 18In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
  19. 19Add remaining butter and let it melt until lightly browned and nutty.
  20. 20Add remaining butter and let it melt until lightly browned and nutty.
  21. 21Add remaining butter and let it melt until lightly browned and nutty.
  22. 22Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  23. 23Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  24. 24Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  25. 25Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and lemon juice.
  26. 26Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and lemon juice.
  27. 27Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and lemon juice.
  28. 28Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  29. 29Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  30. 30Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  31. 31Return scallops to the pan and add lobster meat.
  32. 32Return scallops to the pan and add lobster meat.
  33. 33Return scallops to the pan and add lobster meat.
  34. 34Spoon sauce over seafood and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  35. 35Spoon sauce over seafood and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  36. 36Spoon sauce over seafood and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  37. 37Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  38. 38Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  39. 39Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  40. 40Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
  41. 41Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
  42. 42Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops (patted very dry)
  • 1 lb sea scallops (patted very dry)
  • 1 lb sea scallops (patted very dry)
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped

Equipment

large skillet