The Story & Intro
There’s something magical about the very first time you taste perfectly seared scallops with lobster cream sauce that buttery top layer, the golden crust, the delicate sweetness inside… it almost feels like the ocean whispering a love story straight to your taste buds. The first time I made this dish, I remember feeling both terrified and excited. Scallops cook fast, and lobster cream sounds fancy, but ohhhh mon ami… once you realize how simple it truly is, you’ll want to make it every weekend.
And speaking of love stories, let me introduce myself properly:
“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 recipe is the kind of dish that brings my French heart and American kitchen together. It has the silky elegance my Parisian grandmother taught me and the comforting warmth I found when I moved to the States. Every time I make seared scallops with lobster cream sauce, I feel like I’m carrying both homes with me in each spoonful.
You’ll love this dish because:
• It tastes like a restaurant but cooks in minutes
• It’s luxurious without being complicated
• The scallops caramelize beautifully, and the lobster cream sauce is pure velvet
• It’s perfect for romantic nights, celebrations, or anytime you want to feel fancy without stress
So grab your apron oui, even if it’s covered in flour and memories and let’s create something unforgettable together.
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Scallops
- 1 lb large sea scallops, dry-packed
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
For the Lobster Cream Sauce
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Scallops
Pat scallops completely dry moisture is the enemy of a good sear. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and a tiny touch of smoked paprika if you want color.
2. Sear to Golden Perfection
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil.
When the pan is shimmering hot, place scallops down without moving them for 2–3 minutes.
Flip once the bottoms develop a deep golden crust. Cook another 1–2 minutes.
Remove and keep warm.
3. Build the Lobster Cream Sauce
In the same pan, lower the heat to medium. Add butter, shallot, and garlic.
Cook until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
Add cream, Dijon, lemon juice, and chopped lobster.
Season with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne.
Simmer until thickened and silky.
4. Bring It Together
Spoon the warm, velvety lobster cream sauce onto plates.
Nestle the caramelized scallops on top.
Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your seared scallops with lobster cream sauce with:
- Parmesan risotto
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Garlic sautéed spinach
- Grilled asparagus
- Crusty French bread (always!)
And don’t forget a glass of cold white wine preferably something crisp, like Sauvignon Blanc.
Recipe Card
📖 Seared Scallops with Lobster Cream Sauce
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Total: 30 min
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops
- Butter, olive oil
- Garlic, shallot
- Heavy cream
- White wine
- Cooked lobster
- Dijon, lemon
- Salt, pepper, parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
- Pat and season scallops.
- Sear 2–3 minutes per side.
- Sauté garlic + shallot, add wine, reduce.
- Add cream, Dijon, lemon, lobster.
- Simmer.
- Plate scallops over sauce.
📝 Notes
- Use dry scallops for best browning.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Sauce thickness depends on simmer time.
- Add cayenne for subtle heat.
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 7g
Conclusion
There you have it elegant, comforting, and luxurious seared scallops with lobster cream sauce that you can make anytime you crave something special but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. It’s the kind of dish that brings people together, makes your home smell heavenly, and adds French charm to any table.
From my French heart to your American kitchen, I hope this recipe brings joy, warmth, and delicious memories. Bon appétit, mon ami! ❤️
