Description
Lobster risotto is a luxurious dish that combines creamy Arborio rice with succulent lobster meat, resulting in an unforgettable culinary experience. This gourmet recipe is perfect for special occasions, transforming any meal into a celebration. With its rich flavor and velvety texture, each bite transports you to a sun-kissed seaside retreat. Despite its elegant presentation, this dish is surprisingly simple to make, making it accessible for novice chefs. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, lobster risotto promises to delight your taste buds and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lobster tail (about 6 oz)
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (warm)
- 1 small shallot (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot and cook the lobster tail for about 5 minutes until bright red. Remove and let cool before extracting the meat.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté shallots until translucent.
- Add Arborio rice, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Pour in white wine and stir until mostly evaporated.
- Gradually add warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed (about 20 minutes).
- Once the rice is al dente, fold in chopped lobster meat and grated Parmesan cheese. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg