Description
Silky risotto meets luxurious butter-poached lobster in this elegant Italian-inspired coastal masterpiece. Creamy arborio rice and succulent seafood dance together, creating a sophisticated plate that whispers Mediterranean indulgence you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 lobster tails
Starches:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups butter (total)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon
- Sea salt
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the broth in a saucepan over medium heat, keeping it simmering and ready for gradual incorporation.
- In a separate large skillet, melt butter and gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add rice to the skillet, stirring continuously to toast the grains and develop a nutty aroma, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incrementally ladle hot broth into the rice, stirring consistently and allowing each addition to be fully absorbed before adding more, maintaining a gentle simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice achieves a creamy, al dente texture.
- Fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creating a rich and velvety consistency.
- Submerge whole lobster in boiling water for precisely 7 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking process, then carefully extract meat from shell.
- Create a luxurious butter sauce by melting butter and incorporating selected seasonings over low heat.
- Delicately poach lobster meat in the prepared butter sauce for 1-1.5 minutes, ensuring gentle heating without overcooking.
- Artfully plate risotto, arranging lobster meat on top, drizzling remaining butter sauce, and garnishing with a bright squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
- Customize the broth by using seafood or vegetable stock for enhanced flavor depth and dietary preferences.
- Select high-quality arborio rice to ensure creamy, perfectly textured risotto with consistent starch release.
- Control heat carefully during risotto cooking to prevent burning and maintain smooth, silky consistency.
- Consider alternative protein options like shrimp or scallops for budget-friendly or seafood-restricted diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 581 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg