Description
This delicious lobster risotto combines creamy Arborio rice with succulent lobster meat, infused with rich lobster stock, white wine, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. A perfect elegant dish to serve for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
- Sauté Aromatics: 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 to release its aroma.
- Toast Rice: Add Arborio rice to the pan and stir continuously for about two minutes until the rice is lightly toasted, which helps develop its nutty flavor.
- Add Wine and Stock: Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until fully absorbed by the rice. Then, gradually add lobster stock, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently to allow the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more.
- Cook Rice: Continue adding stock and stirring for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked al dente, creamy but with a slight bite to the grain.
- Finish Risotto: Fold in the cooked lobster meat along with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while warm for a luxurious experience.
Notes
- Use homemade lobster stock if possible for maximum flavor, but store-bought works as well.
- Keep stirring the risotto to achieve the classic creamy texture.
- Serve immediately, as risotto is best enjoyed fresh.
- Dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio pairs well with this dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated but may lose their creamy texture.
