Creamy Lobster Risotto 🦞🍚
An elegant, restaurant-worthy dish you can make at home! This creamy lobster risotto is rich, comforting, and full of luxurious seafood flavor. Perfect for special occasions—or whenever you’re craving something indulgent!
Why You’ll Love This Lobster Risotto
This dish is pure comfort in a bowl! Arborio rice slowly cooked in flavorful seafood stock, deglazed with white wine, finished with butter, cream, and Parmesan—then topped with tender chunks of lobster meat. It’s silky, savory, and surprisingly simple to make.
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a festive holiday menu, or just treating yourself, this lobster risotto always impresses.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Arborio rice
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 4 cups seafood stock, warm
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ÂĽ cup heavy cream
- ÂĽ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Sauté the Aromatics
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Toast the Rice
Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing it to lightly toast. This helps build the nutty base flavor of the risotto.
3. Deglaze with Wine
Pour in the white wine, stirring constantly, until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
4. Add the Stock Gradually
Begin adding the warm seafood stock one ladle (about ½ cup) at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is almost fully absorbed before adding the next ladle. This process should take about 20–25 minutes, and the rice should be al dente and creamy.
5. Stir in Lobster and Cream
Once the risotto is nearly done, gently fold in the lobster meat and heavy cream. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the lobster is warmed through.
6. Finish & Serve
Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, grated Parmesan, and fresh chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately—warm, creamy, and irresistible!
Serving Tips
- Pair with a crisp white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
- Garnish with extra chives or a drizzle of truffle oil for a gourmet touch.
- Serve alongside a light green salad or roasted asparagus.
Recipe Notes & FAQs
Can I use frozen lobster?
Yes! Just thaw it fully and pat dry before adding to the risotto.
No white wine?
Substitute with more seafood stock and a squeeze of lemon juice for acidity.
Make it dairy-free:
Use olive oil instead of butter and omit the cream and Parmesan (or use dairy-free alternatives).
Nutrition & Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: ~520
This Creamy Lobster Risotto is the ultimate comfort food with a sophisticated twist. Treat yourself or your loved ones to a dish that tastes like it came from a fine dining restaurant—right in your kitchen!
Bon appétit!
