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Lemon Butter Lobster Risotto

A creamy and luxurious risotto infused with fresh lemon and succulent lobster, perfect for beginners looking to impress.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Lobster
  • 1 lb lobster tail cooked and chopped
Risotto Base
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth warm
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Lobster
  1. If not already cooked, boil the lobster tail for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Let it cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Set aside the chopped lobster.
Cook the Risotto
  1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the arborio rice and stir for 2-3 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  5. Pour in the white wine and stir until absorbed.
  6. Begin adding the warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle.
  7. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
Finish the Risotto
  1. Once the risotto is cooked, stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped lobster and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve
  1. Spoon the risotto into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can infuse the chicken broth with lemon slices while heating it.

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