Description
Luxurious lobster risotto showcases Italian culinary artistry with tender seafood nestled in creamy, herb-infused rice. Rich flavors and elegant presentation invite you to savor a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 cup lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 2 cups lobster stock (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, creating a fragrant base.
- Gently sauté onions until they become translucent and soft, then introduce minced garlic, allowing its aroma to bloom for approximately 60 seconds.
- Introduce Arborio rice, carefully coating each grain with the aromatic oil mixture, toasting until the kernels develop a delicate golden hue.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, allowing the liquid to be fully absorbed by the rice, infusing it with rich flavor.
- Gradually incorporate warm lobster stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring consistently to coax out the rice’s creamy texture. This process typically requires 18-20 minutes of patient attention.
- When rice reaches a perfect al dente consistency with a slight resistance, gently fold in succulent lobster meat and remaining butter.
- Enhance the risotto’s complexity by sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the dish’s final flavor profile.
Notes
- Perfectly toast rice without burning by maintaining medium heat and constant stirring, which helps release starches and develop rich flavor.
- Substitute dairy-free butter and nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant diners to maintain creamy texture and cheesy undertones.
- Use seafood stock alternative like vegetable or chicken broth if lobster stock is unavailable, ensuring similar depth of flavor profile.
- Control risotto’s consistency by adding stock gradually and watching rice’s absorption rate, creating ideal creamy yet slightly firm texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg