Lemon Butter Lobster Risotto
Lemon Butter Lobster Risotto is a creamy, indulgent dish with tender lobster, zesty lemon, and rich Parmesan, perfect for a special dinner or celebratory meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 small shallot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth warmed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat chopped (about 1 tail or 2 small claws)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil and butter until soft and fragrant.
- Toast Arborio rice for 1–2 minutes to coat in fat.
- Gradually add warm broth, stirring constantly until rice is creamy and tender (18–20 minutes).
- Stir in butter, Parmesan, lemon juice and zest, then fold in lobster meat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra lemon zest.