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Lemon Butter Lobster Risotto

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Lemon Butter Lobster Risotto is a creamy, elegant dish featuring tender lobster meat, zesty lemon, and rich butter stirred into perfectly cooked Arborio rice. Ideal for special occasions or a gourmet homemade meal.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) Arborio rice
  • 1 cup (about 170 g) cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • Lobster shells (optional, for broth) from 1 lobster
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 50 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white grape-based cooking wine
  • 4 1/2 cups (1.1 liters) warm seafood or vegetable broth
  • Zest from 1 medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan-style cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. If using lobster shells, simmer them in 5 cups of water for 15 minutes to make a light lobster broth. Strain and keep the broth warm.
  2. In a wide pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped shallot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add Arborio rice and stir for 1–2 minutes until coated and slightly translucent.
  5. Pour in cooking wine and stir until mostly absorbed.
  6. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring until each addition is absorbed before adding more. Continue for 18–20 minutes until rice is creamy and tender with a slight bite.
  7. Stir in remaining butter, lobster meat, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  8. Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan-style cheese. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use Arborio rice for best creamy texture.
  • Don’t overcook lobster—add it at the end to stay tender.
  • To boost flavor, make homemade lobster broth using shells.
  • For extra freshness, stir in peas or asparagus tips with final ladle of broth.

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