Lobster Risotto
Ingredients:
- (2) 4-5 ounce Maine Lobster Tails
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 large shallot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 3 cups Vegetable Stock
- 3/4 cup Arborio Rice
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Note: The recipe serves approximately 2 people. Adjust quantities based on your desired number of servings. Enjoy!
Instructions:
- Prepare the lobster tails by boiling them in salted water until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from water, let cool, and then remove the meat from the shells. Chop the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomato to the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the dry white wine and stir, allowing it to simmer until slightly reduced, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the Arborio rice, coating it with the buttery mixture, and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Begin adding the vegetable stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 20 minutes.
- Once the risotto reaches the desired consistency, stir in the chopped lobster meat and Italian parsley. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the lobster through.
- Remove the risotto from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the lobster risotto hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped parsley if desired.