Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy Lobster Risotto, a classic Italian dish perfect for a special occasion dinner. With tender Arborio rice, succulent lobster meat, and a hint of lemon, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Stock:
- 4 cups
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Stock: Heat the seafood stock in a saucepan.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, cook onion and garlic.
- Toast Rice: Add Arborio rice and toast.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in white wine and cook.
- Cook Risotto: Gradually add warm stock, stirring until absorbed.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in lobster, Parmesan, butter, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream.
- Use fresh or frozen cooked lobster meat.
- Chicken stock can be a substitute for seafood stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
