Description
Creamy lemon butter lobster risotto invites coastal flavors to dance on your palate with Italian elegance. Silky arborio rice nestles tender lobster meat, creating a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Seafood:
- 1 lb lobster meat
- 1/2 lb butter
Grains and Starches:
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 shallot
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, sautéing finely chopped shallot and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Add arborio rice to the skillet, stirring continuously to coat grains with butter and toast lightly for 2-3 minutes until edges become slightly transparent.
- Pour white wine into the rice mixture, stirring until liquid is completely absorbed, releasing the alcohol’s essence.
- Gradually introduce warm chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring consistently and allowing each addition to be fully absorbed before adding more.
- Continue adding stock and stirring for approximately 18-20 minutes, maintaining a gentle simmer until rice reaches a creamy, al dente consistency.
- Meanwhile, gently warm lobster meat in a separate pan to prevent overcooking, preserving its delicate texture.
- Incorporate lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and grated parmesan cheese into the risotto, creating a bright and rich flavor profile.
- Fold the warmed lobster meat into the risotto, ensuring even distribution and gentle integration.
- Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, enjoying the luxurious, creamy texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Perfectly toast rice grains to enhance nutty flavor and prevent mushiness by stirring continuously during initial cooking stage.
- Warm chicken stock beforehand ensures consistent temperature and helps rice absorb liquid evenly without interrupting cooking process.
- Control risotto’s creaminess by adding stock gradually and stirring constantly, allowing each liquid addition to be fully absorbed before next pour.
- Handle lobster meat delicately with gentle warming technique to maintain its tender texture and prevent rubbery, overcooked consistency.
- Substitute arborio rice with cauliflower rice for low-carb version or use vegetable stock for vegetarian adaptation of the recipe.
- Select fresh, high-quality lobster meat and use unsalted butter to manage sodium levels and control overall seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 712
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 668 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg