Lemon Butter Lobster Risotto (Printable Recipe Version)

Smooth, cheesy risotto with juicy lobster, a zing of lemon, and plenty of butter. Feels like a splurge, takes under an hour.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Rice Base

01 - Keep 4 cups of chicken or seafood broth warm on the stove
02 - Dice up a small shallot nice and fine
03 - Melt half of your 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, save the rest for later
04 - Pour in 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - Grab 1 cup Arborio rice, you really want this kind for that creamy bite
06 - Peel and smash 2 garlic cloves

→ Finishing Touches

07 - Chop 8 ounces of cooked lobster into chunks
08 - Use about 1 tablespoon lemon juice for fresh zing
09 - Sprinkle over 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Crack in some black pepper and salt until it tastes just right
11 - Add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
12 - Sprinkle chopped parsley on top if you want to fancy it up

# Steps to Make It:

01 - Scoop the creamy rice into bowls while it's hot. Scatter some chopped parsley and maybe a little extra grated lemon on top if you like that extra brightness.
02 - Once you turn off the heat, mix in what's left of the butter, the cheese, lemon peel and juice, and stir until it's gooey and smooth. Drop in your lobster and season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Pour in some hot broth, like half a cup at a time. Let the rice soak it up before adding more. Give it a good stir each time. This step takes close to 20 minutes. In the end, the rice should be kinda soft but with a bit of a chew.
04 - Toss in the Arborio rice now, stirring all the time for a minute or two. Let it get a little glossy so you grab that classic texture.
05 - Heat olive oil and a spoonful of butter on medium. Add the diced shallot, cooking till it looks see-through and soft. Throw the garlic in next, just until it smells super fragrant but not browned.

# Extra Information:

01 - Stirring a lot is what gives this dish its creamy goodness
02 - Only use warmed-up broth or the rice won't cook evenly
03 - Want to save money? Swap in scallops or shrimp for lobster

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