Description
A luxurious and creamy lobster risotto featuring tender lobster meat, Arborio rice cooked to perfection in a rich seafood broth, and finished with Parmesan cheese for an indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium lobster tails (about 8 oz each), shell-on
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups seafood or chicken stock (warm)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Pinch of saffron threads (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare lobster: Steam or boil lobster tails for 5-6 minutes until just cooked. Remove meat from shells, chop into bite-sized pieces, and reserve shells.
- Enhance stock: Simmer reserved shells in stock for 10 minutes, then strain and keep warm.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Toast rice: Add Arborio rice, stirring to coat with fats. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges turn translucent.
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine, stirring until absorbed.
- Cook risotto: Add warm stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more (18-20 minutes total).
- Finish: When rice is al dente, stir in lobster meat, remaining butter, cream, Parmesan, lemon zest/juice, and saffron (if using). Season with salt and white pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Lobster alternatives: Use shrimp or scallops if lobster is unavailable.
- No wine: Substitute with extra stock and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Creamier texture: Stir in an extra 1/4 cup stock at the end.
- Leftovers: Risotto thickens when chilled; reheat with a splash of stock or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
