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Lobster Risotto

Lobster Risotto
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Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Lobster Risotto, a luxurious dish that brings the essence of fine dining right to your kitchen. This elegant seafood rice dish combines the delicate sweetness of lobster with perfectly cooked Arborio rice, creating a comforting meal that’s sure to impress. Ideal for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this risotto is surprisingly simple to make and requires just a handful of fresh ingredients. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth, making it a perfect centerpiece for gathering around the table with loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups water (or 5 cups water/1 cup white grape juice)
  • 1½ lbs lobster shells (or lobster tails)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 rib celery
  • 1 tomato
  • ¼ cup white grape juice
  • 1½ cups Arborio rice
  • Diced lobster meat (from the stock)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine water (or grape juice) with lobster shells, onion, carrot, celery, tomato, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes to create your lobster stock.
  2. In another pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced shallots and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Stir in Arborio rice for about two minutes until toasted.
  4. Add white grape juice and let it cook off before gradually adding hot lobster stock while stirring continuously until absorbed.
  5. Once rice is al dente, stir in reserved lobster meat, butter, mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  6. Serve warm topped with fresh chives and shaved Parmigiano cheese.

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