Description
Lobster risotto is a luxurious Italian dish that combines tender lobster meat with creamy Arborio rice, delivering a rich and satisfying meal perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners. Each spoonful envelops your palate in a delightful blend of flavors, enhanced by fresh herbs and aromatic ingredients.
Ingredients
- Arborio rice
- Fresh lobster meat
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Chicken or vegetable stock
- Dry white wine
- Parmesan cheese
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop shallots and garlic; measure rice and stock.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add rice: Stir in Arborio rice, toasting gently for 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Pour in wine: Add dry white wine, stirring until mostly absorbed.
- Gradually add stock: Slowly incorporate warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until rice is al dente (about 20 minutes).
- Add lobster & serve: Fold in cooked lobster meat, grated Parmesan, and remaining butter just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Use fresh lobster for the best flavor. Keep broth warm to maintain cooking consistency. Customize by adding seasonal vegetables like peas or asparagus for added nutrition.