🔹 Serves 2
🦞 For the Lobster
Ingredients
2 lobster tails
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (reduced from ¼ cup for better macros)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional)
🐚 For the Scallops
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) sea scallops (patted very dry)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & pepper
Squeeze of lemon
🔹 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Lobster
Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each shell.
Gently lift the meat over the shell (butterfly style).
2️⃣ Make Garlic Butter
Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Broil Lobster
Preheat broiler (high).
Brush lobster generously with garlic butter.
Broil 8–10 minutes until opaque and slightly golden.
(Internal temp ~140–145°F.)
4️⃣ Sear the Scallops
Heat skillet over medium-high until very hot.
Add oil/butter.
Place scallops down and do not move them for 2–3 minutes.
Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
Add garlic during the last 30 seconds.
Finish with lemon squeeze.
💪 Macros (Per Serving – Half Recipe)
Approximate:
Calories: ~420
Protein: 45–50g
Carbs: 3–4g
Fat: 24g
