Lobster Risotto 🦞🍚🍋 Creamy Parmesan Risotto Loaded with Sweet Lobster, Bright Lemon, and a Hint of Garlic Butter

This is the showstopper risotto — sweet chunks of lobster folded into silky Arborio rice, enriched with white wine, garlic, and Parmesan, then finished with lemon and herbs. It’s decadent, but never heavy. Every bite is a celebration.

Perfect for date night, dinner parties, or anytime you want to feel like you’re eating with a white tablecloth (even if you’re in sweats).

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the lobster

• 8 oz cooked lobster meat (tail, claw, or mix), chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pinch of salt

For the risotto

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small shallot or ½ onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup Arborio rice
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 3–3½ cups warm seafood or vegetable broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)
• Zest of 1 lemon + juice of ½
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley, chives, or tarragon

Instructions

Step 1: Warm the Lobster

In a skillet over low heat, melt butter and sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add lobster and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat and warm gently for 1–2 minutes. Set aside (don’t overcook — it’ll finish in the risotto).

Step 2: Build the Risotto Base

In a risotto pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium. Sauté shallot 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Step 3: Toast the Rice

Add Arborio rice and cook 1–2 minutes until edges look translucent. Deglaze with white wine and simmer until mostly absorbed.

Step 4: Add Broth Gradually

Add warm broth ½ cup at a time, stirring often. Let each addition absorb before adding more. Continue 18–22 minutes until rice is creamy and tender with a slight bite.

Step 5: Finish Creamy

Turn off heat. Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, juice, butter, and herbs. Fold in warmed lobster gently so the pieces stay whole. Let rest 2 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 6: Serve

Spoon into shallow bowls and garnish with extra herbs, black pepper, or a swirl of garlic butter. Serve immediately.

Flavor Variations

• Add peas, spinach, or asparagus tips for color
• Use saffron instead of lemon for a luxe golden version
• Stir in a splash of cream for extra richness
• Top with seared scallops or shrimp for a surf-and-surf upgrade
• Swap Parmesan for mascarpone or a touch of goat cheese

Pro Tips

• Use real lobster meat — frozen tail or claw meat works well if fresh isn’t available
• Don’t boil the lobster — warm it gently to keep it sweet and tender
• Stir the rice often but not constantly to develop creaminess
• Keep broth warm — cold broth slows the process
• Let risotto rest briefly before serving for perfect consistency

Final Thoughts

Lobster Risotto is luxurious but simple, creamy but bright — a dish that turns a quiet evening into an occasion. Every spoonful hits the sweet spot between indulgent and refined.

Butter it. Fold it. Serve it like a celebration. 🦞🍚🍋🔥

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