Lobster Risotto
Salty, briny clam juice and a pinch of saffron add layers of flavor to this elegant yet simple lobster risotto recipe.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 14g
- Potassium: 520mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g
Ingredients:
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3 cups bottled clam juice (such as Bar Harbor)
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3 cups water
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup carrot, cubed (1/8-inch pieces)
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1/2 cup celery, cubed (1/8-inch pieces)
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1 1/2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked
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Pinch of best-quality saffron threads (such as Diaspora Co.)
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) dry white wine
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1 pound lobster meat (such as Luke's Lobster), cooked (about 3 cups)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) Parmesan cheese, grated
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Fresh chives, sliced, for garnish
Instructions:
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Cook clam juice and 3 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-low, undisturbed, until steaming, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and keep warm.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice and saffron; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is toasted, about 1 minute. Add wine; cook, stirring often, until almost absorbed, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
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Add 1 cup hot clam juice mixture to rice mixture; cook, stirring often, until almost absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue adding clam juice mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until clam juice mixture is almost absorbed after each addition, until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove rice mixture from heat; gently stir in lobster, salt, and pepper. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in additional clam juice mixture, a splash at a time, to loosen risotto, if needed. Discard remaining clam juice mixture. Divide risotto evenly among 4 bowls; garnish with chives.
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