The Story & Intro
There’s something magical about a creamy scallop & lobster bake the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug from the sea. I still remember the first time I tasted a version of this dish while visiting a tiny seaside taverna on the Greek coast. The smell of butter and garlic drifted through the air, mixing with ocean breeze. I was hooked instantly… and not just on the seafood. I was hooked on the memory.
And before we dive deep into this decadent creamy scallop and lobster bake, let me share a little about who’s guiding you in the kitchen today.
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
This dish is one of those recipes that feels special even before it hits the oven tender scallops, sweet lobster meat, and a silky cream sauce that bubbles into golden perfection. It’s the kind of meal you make for someone you adore… or when you feel like treating yourself like royalty.
Growing up, I used to watch my grandmother whisk béchamel on lazy Sunday afternoons. Later, when I moved to the U.S., I learned how much Americans love a comforting seafood bake. So I blended my French roots, the Mediterranean simplicity of my childhood, and the indulgent American seafood casserole tradition to create this heavenly creamy scallop & lobster bake.
It’s rich. It’s cozy. It’s impossible not to fall in love with it.
If you’re craving a dish that’s elegant enough for holidays but easy enough for a weeknight indulgence, stay with me we’re about to bake something incredible.
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to make your new favorite creamy scallop & lobster bake:
Seafood
- 1 lb fresh scallops
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat (claw, tail, or a mix)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Sauce & Seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Old Bay (optional but amazing)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Thickening & Topping
- 2 tbsp flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella
- 1 cup buttery panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh parsley
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the seafood
Pat the scallops dry and cut large ones in half. Chop lobster into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with lemon juice.
2. Sauté aromatics
In a skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and shallots until fragrant and lightly golden.
3. Build that luxurious sauce
Stir in flour to form a roux. Slowly pour in white wine, seafood stock, and heavy cream. Whisk until thickened.
Season with Dijon, paprika, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the seafood
Gently fold scallops and lobster into the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes (don’t overcook!).
5. Transfer to baking dish
Spread evenly into a medium casserole dish.
6. Make the crunchy topping
Mix panko, melted butter, Parmesan, and Gruyère. Sprinkle over the top.
7. Bake
Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes until bubbling and golden.
8. Finish and serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Serving Suggestions
A creamy scallop & lobster bake is rich and elegant, so pair it with:
- Roasted asparagus
- Lemon butter green beans
- A simple arugula salad
- Garlic sourdough
- Chardonnay or dry rosé
This dish also works beautifully as a holiday centerpiece think Christmas Eve, anniversaries, or a special date night.
📝 Recipe Card
⭐ Creamy Scallop & Lobster Bake
⏱️ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
💛 Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
🛒 Ingredients
Scallops, lobster meat, butter, garlic, shallot, cream, seafood stock, white wine, Dijon, paprika, Old Bay, flour, Parmesan, Gruyère, panko, lemon, parsley.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make cream sauce with butter, garlic, flour, cream, stock, and wine.
- Season with Dijon, paprika, Old Bay.
- Fold in scallops and lobster.
- Transfer to dish and top with cheesy panko.
- Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Garnish and enjoy!
📝 Notes
- Frozen scallops? Thaw completely & pat dry.
- No seafood stock? Chicken stock works fine.
- Want extra richness? Add 2 tbsp cream cheese to the sauce.
- Add-ins: spinach, crab, cooked shrimp.
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 610
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fat: 45g
Conclusion
This creamy scallop & lobster bake is everything comfort food should be warm, elegant, luxurious, and unforgettable. Whether you’re celebrating something big or just craving a cozy seafood casserole that feels like a culinary hug, this recipe will never let you down.
And as always, from my French-American kitchen to yours… bon appétit, my friend! 💛🦞
