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Easy and Decadent Lobster Risotto

Jan 17, 2021Last Modified: August 24, 2022

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Lobster risotto garnished with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano in a white bowl with the word Nourish on it and hearts.
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  • 1,000 Foods To Eat Project
  • A Little Bit About Arborio Rice
  • Ingredients You Need For Easy Lobster Risotto
  • The Method To Make This Easy Lobster Risotto Recipe
  • The Finished Dish, Ready For Your Enjoyment!
  • Some Other Dishes You May Enjoy!
  • Easy and Decadent Lobster Risotto

Ah risotto.... This creamy and delicious rice dish from Italy is truly comforting and always welcome. To make it requires a bit of patience and a small investment of time, but the results are definitely worth waiting for.

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

Jacket cover of the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die
1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choices for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

Risotto is listed as one of these 1,000 foods. This should come as no surprise to those that are familiar with risotto! This delicious rice dish is food #42 in my project!

A Little Bit About Arborio Rice

Several different varieties of rice can be used to make risotto. However, Arborio rice is most commonly used and the best rice to use for this dish.

What's so special about Arborio rice? It is named after the town of Arborio in the Po Valley, located in Northern Italy. It is a short grain rice which is able to swell and absorb liquids when cooked.

Bag of Mahatma brand Arborio Rice

Cooking this rice when making risotto requires adding a little bit of broth or stock at a time, and almost constant stirring. You are finished cooking the rice when it doesn't absorb any more liquid. At that point it should be slightly al dente (to the tooth) and creamy.

Furthermore, I learned that Italians have a term called "all'onda" when making risotto. This means "on the wave," "wavy," or "flowing in waves." So you are aiming for a flowing, creamy and fluid risotto.

This Wikipedia article on Risotto is so interesting. It includes a section on Italian regional varieties of risotto and I want to try them all!

Ingredients You Need For Easy Lobster Risotto

There are many varieties of risotto, even in addition to the Italian regional varieties. I wanted to try my hand at a very decadent dish, so decided upon Lobster Risotto.

This Lobster Risotto is great for anytime you desire a rich and luscious dish, and I would say it's perfect for a special occasion dinner like Valentines Day as well! ❤️

Bag of SeaMazz brand North Atlantic lobster meat.

The first time I made this, I decided to use this pre-cooked lobster meat by SeaMazz that I found at my local grocery store. Using this helped make this dish come together a bit easier.

The second time I bought wild caught fresh lobster tails and cooked them myself.

Lobster tails on a white plate with a pair of blue tongs holding one of the lobster tails.

In addition to the main components of the risotto (Arborio rice, lobster, and broth) you will also need the following ingredients:

Cooked lobster tails on a white bowl, shallots, garlic, risotto rice in a red bowl, carton of chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese in a glass bowl, celery stalk, carrot, bottle of Sutter home Sauvignon Blanc, butter in a white dish, and Italian parsley on a wooden cutting board.
  • Fish or chicken broth (I used low sodium chicken broth). You could also use seafood stock
  • Celery
  • Carrot
  • Shallot
  • Garlic
  • Butter (can sub olive oil)
  • White wine (Sauvignon Blanc is recommended)
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese)
  • Italian parsley (optional garnish)

That's it! 😀

The Method To Make This Easy Lobster Risotto Recipe

So creating this masterpiece in your kitchen is EASY, but as I mentioned at the beginning does require some patience because you will need to spend probably around 30 minutes stirring rice. BUT you WILL BE REWARDED.

The Lobster

If you decide to cook your own lobster, then go ahead prepare the lobster. Steam 4 lobster tails over boiling water for around 7-9 minutes, or until the meat is 160F. The shells will be a beautiful and brilliant red!

Bright red lobster tails in a steamer with blue tongs holding one of the tails.

Here is a YouTube Video demonstrating how to remove tail meat from lobster tails using kitchen shears.

The Risotto

Now we will start making the creamy risotto. I like to include carrots and a bit of celery for extra color. Melt butter, then soften the carrots and celery in a large skillet on medium-high heat.

Diced carrots and celery in butter in a skillet.

You'll set the softened carrots and celery aside, and will then saute minced garlic and shallots for a couple of minutes on a medium heat. Next add the rice and stir in butter until all of the grains are coated with butter.

Arborio rice mixed with shallots and garlic in a skillet with a wooden spoon on the right side.

At that point, add some white wine to deglaze and at this time stir and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Then begin adding broth a little at a time (around one half cup of stock or broth) stirring all the while. Once the broth you have added has been absorbed, then add some more until that has been absorbed, and so forth and so on. Add a pinch of salt here and there during this process.

Don't forget to keep stirring. 😀

Creamy risotto rice in a skillet.

When the rice cannot absorb any more broth and you have achieved that slightly al dente and creamy texture you are just about finished cooking the rice. However for best results, keep going for that all'onda texture (a bit flowy and wavy) if you want to achieve risotto perfection.

Creamy risotto rice with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and cooked diced carrots and celery.

The next to last steps are to add the carrots and celery back in, along with some lovely freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Then season with salt and pepper to taste.

The last step is to add the luscious chunks of buttery lobster! You can either stir it in, or just set large chunks of it on top of the risotto for an impressive presentation. Bear in mind that the lobster meat is already cooked, so you only want to gently heat it through.

The Finished Dish, Ready For Your Enjoyment!

Lobster risotto garnished with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano in a white bowl with the word Nourish on it and hearts.

The finished creamy Lobster Risotto is definitely worth waiting for! Here I garnished with some Italian parsley, and additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

We had some very happy tummies when we dined on this decadent and romantic meal! This is the perfect risotto for a date night!

Are you ready to give this a go? I hope you will add this to your repertoire of risotto recipes! Enjoy the incredible Italian rice dish called risotto, one of the 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die!

Some Other Dishes You May Enjoy!

On the other end of the spectrum, here is a recipe for Pantry Mushroom Risotto. Very delicious and budget friendly, using items straight from your pantry!

Pantry Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Simple and Delicious Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e pepe

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Cheers!

Grace

Lobster risotto garnished with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano in a white bowl with the word Nourish on it and hearts.

Easy and Decadent Lobster Risotto

Grace
Enjoy this easy and decadent Lobster Risotto as a special meal on Valentine's Day, or anytime you'd like to treat yourself! Creamy rice and sumptuous lobster will absolutely delight your taste buds!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 457 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz lobster cooked (roughly meat from 4 small lobster tails)
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low salt) can also sub fish broth or seafood stock; may require a bit more or less than 4 cups
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 carrot cut into small pieces
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon butter split (plus additional to add at the end if desired); can sub olive oil
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano freshly grated (plus additional for garnish)
  • ½ cup white wine recommend using Sauvignon Blanc
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • Italian parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat up a large skillet to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil). When the butter starts to melt, add the cut up carrots. Cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Add the celery to the carrots, and cook for another 5 minutes (or until tender), stirring frequently. Remove both celery and carrots from the skillet and set aside.
    Diced carrots and celery in butter in a skillet.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the additional tablespoon of butter (or olive oil). Once the butter has melted then add the garlic and shallot. Cook for around 2 minutes stirring constantly, and then add the Arborio rice. Stir for around a minute, and ensure that the grains of rice are coated with the butter. Then add the white wine to deglaze (stir and scrape up any brown bits from the pan at this time). Cook until the wine has mostly been cooked off or absorbed.
    Risotto rice next to a mixture of shalllots and garlic in a skillet.
  • Right after, start adding the chicken or fish broth about ½ cup at a time. Continuously stir until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Once it has, add more broth or stock (½ cup at a time) and continue this process until the rice is unable to absorb any more liquid. During this process, add a pinch of salt from time to time. It took around 4 cups of broth for me, but you may need a little more or a little less.
    Creamy risotto rice in a skillet.
  • Turn down the heat to low. Add the cooked carrot and celery back in along with the Parmesan cheese (freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano is preferred), and stir to incorporate. Then add salt and pepper to taste. The rice should be creamy, al dente (a little bite to it), AND all'onda (a bit flowy) if you want risotto perfection. 😊
    Creamy risotto rice with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and cooked diced carrots and celery.
  • Last but not least, add the cooked lobster meat. You can either stir it in, or just set it on top of the risotto for an impressive presentation. Bear in mind that the lobster meat is already cooked, so you only want to gently heat it through. Garnish with Italian parsley and additional freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano if desired for the perfect finishing touch! An extra dab of butter wouldn't go amiss!
    Lobster risotto garnished with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano in a white bowl with the word Nourish on it and hearts.

Notes

Enjoy this easy to make and decadent Lobster Risotto!  Suggested pairings are roasted asparagus, and a nice dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc if you like.  🙂
Take pride in your masterpiece and knowing that you are indulging in Italian Risotto, one of the 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die!  

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 39gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 863mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5411IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 465mgIron: 3mg
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