Description
Creamy lemon butter lobster risotto brings Italian coastal elegance to your dinner table. Luxurious seafood and rich arborio rice combine in a delicate harmony that transports you to Mediterranean shores with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 2 whole lobster tails
- 1/2 lb fresh lobster meat
Dairy and Base:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Grains and Seasonings:
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 whole lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare lobster tails by removing meat from shells, cutting into bite-sized chunks, and setting aside at room temperature.
- Heat chicken stock in a separate saucepan, keeping it simmering gently to use throughout risotto preparation.
- In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add arborio rice to the skillet, stirring continuously to coat grains with oil and toast lightly, creating a nutty aroma for about 2 minutes.
- Pour white wine into rice, stirring until liquid is completely absorbed by the grains.
- Begin adding hot chicken stock one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more, maintaining a creamy consistency.
- When rice is almost tender and has a slight bite, incorporate lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in butter and heavy cream, creating a rich and silky texture.
- Gently fold lobster meat into risotto, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until seafood is heated through and just cooked.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Let risotto rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Toast rice carefully to develop a deep, nutty flavor without burning the grains.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for brighter, more vibrant citrus notes in the dish.
- Keep chicken stock hot and add gradually to ensure creamy, evenly cooked risotto texture.
- Select high-quality, fresh lobster meat for the most tender and sweet seafood experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg