Lemon Parmesan Lobster Risotto 🦞🍋

This Lemon Parmesan Lobster Risotto is an elegant seafood dinner featuring tender lobster, creamy Arborio rice, fresh lemon, and rich Parmesan cheese. Infused with garlic, butter, and fish stock, this restaurant-quality risotto is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for date nights, holidays, or any special occasion.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 cooked lobster tails, chopped
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 1/2 cups warm fish stock, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Toast the Arborio Rice

Add the Arborio rice and stir well to coat each grain with the oil. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the edges of the rice become slightly translucent.

3. Start the Risotto

Pour in 1/2 cup of the warm fish stock along with a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir continuously until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.

4. Build the Creamy Risotto

Continue adding the remaining warm fish stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often and allowing each addition to absorb before adding more. Repeat until the rice is creamy, tender, and perfectly al dente, about 20 minutes.

5. Finish with Lobster and Parmesan

Gently fold in the chopped lobster, butter, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and the remaining lemon juice. Stir until the butter and cheese melt into the risotto, creating a rich, silky texture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

⏱️ Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4

🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 610 kcal
• Protein: 35g