Succulent Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops with Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 lobster tails, split in half
• 8 large sea scallops, patted dry
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Seafood

• Pat the lobster tails and scallops dry with paper towels.
• Brush the lobster meat and scallops lightly with olive oil.
• Season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley.

2. Make the Garlic Butter

• In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Reserve half of the garlic butter for serving.

3. Air Fry the Lobster

• Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
• Place the lobster tails shell-side down in the air fryer basket.
• Brush generously with the garlic butter.
• Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140–145°F (60–63°C).

4. Air Fry the Scallops

• Place the scallops in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
• Brush with garlic butter.
• Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and just cooked through.

5. Finish & Serve

• Brush the cooked lobster and scallops with the reserved warm garlic butter.
• Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
• Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes