Lobster Risotto
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of homemade Lobster Risotto, inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s famous recipe. This creamy, decadent dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in. Featuring tender lobster, rich Arborio rice, and aromatic herbs, each bite offers an explosion of flavor that seafood lovers will adore. Surprisingly easy to prepare, this risotto elevates any dining experience and makes a satisfying centerpiece for your meal. Impress your guests with this gourmet dish that brings fine dining right into your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups Arborio rice
- 1½ lbs lobster shells (or 3 lobster tails)
- 4 cups lobster stock
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp mascarpone cheese
- Diced lobster meat (from the shells)
- Fresh chives and lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster stock by simmering lobster shells with onion, carrot, celery, tomato, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in water (or wine) for 30 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid.
- In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced shallots and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Arborio rice and toast lightly for about 2 minutes before adding white wine gradually until absorbed.
- Add the warm lobster stock one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until the rice is cooked al dente (about 18-20 minutes).
- Finish by stirring in reserved lobster meat, butter, mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and chopped chives until creamy.
- Serve hot with shaved Parmigiano cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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