Description
Lobster risotto is a sumptuous dish that brings the taste of the coast straight to your dining table. This creamy Italian classic features tender pieces of fresh lobster nestled in rich Arborio rice, cooked to perfection with aromatic shallots and a splash of white wine. Each spoonful offers a luxurious blend of flavors, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a cozy night in. The elegant presentation garnished with fresh parsley adds a touch of sophistication, sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal to gourmet status.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups lobster stock (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Arborio rice to the pan and stir continuously for about two minutes until lightly toasted.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until absorbed. Gradually add lobster stock, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more.
- After 18-20 minutes, when rice is al dente, fold in cooked lobster meat and remaining butter. Finish with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg