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Lobster Risotto

A creamy and luxurious risotto made with fresh lobster, Arborio rice, and a rich seafood broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Seafood Ingredients
  • 2 lobsters live lobsters about 1.5 lbs each
  • 4 cups seafood stock homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
Risotto Base
  • 1 cup Arborio rice risotto rice
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for finishing
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Salt to taste salt
  • Pepper to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Lobster
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for about 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove and let cool.
  2. Once cool, remove the meat from the lobster tails and claws, chop into bite-sized pieces, and set aside. Reserve the shells for flavoring the stock if desired.
Make the Risotto
  1. In a saucepan, heat the seafood stock and keep it warm over low heat.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the Arborio rice to the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  4. Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring frequently, until the wine is absorbed.
  5. Begin adding the warm seafood stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Allow each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
  6. Stir in the lobster meat, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and let the risotto sit for a minute. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For an extra touch, you can drizzle some truffle oil on top before serving.

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