Lobster Risotto Recipe

Name: Lobster Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/3 cup chopped shallot; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, lightly crushed; 1 cup Arborio rice; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 2 cups cooked lobster, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

5 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup chopped shallot
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, lightly crushed
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 cups cooked lobster, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add carrot, shallot, and garlic. Cook 3 minutes or until slightly tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in saffron, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in rice, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup warm broth, stirring constantly until broth is nearly absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time (about 25 minutes total).
3
Stir in tomato, and cook 1 minute, stirring often. Stir in lobster and mascarpone cheese; cook, stirring constantly, just until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in chives and pepper. Serve immediately.
4
Wine note: This year, Norren Graziano helps celebrate The Trellis' 25th anniversary with chef Marcel Desaulniers and his partner, John Curtis. For this recipe, Noreen recommends 2002 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay ($25).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups vegetable broth, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, 1/3 cup chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Lobster Risotto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lobster Risotto

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