Brown-Butter Risotto with Lobster
by Anonymous
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: reduced-sodium chicken stock → try vegetable stock
- Not vegetarian: reduced-sodium chicken stock → try vegetable stock
- Not dairy-free: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not low-FODMAP: reduced-sodium chicken stock → try low-FODMAP stock (onion- and garlic-free)
- Not low-histamine: frozen lobster tail
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: arborio rice → try cauliflower rice
- Not kidney-friendly: reduced-sodium chicken stock → try low-salt vegetable stock
- Not pescatarian: reduced-sodium chicken stock
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
About this recipe
A luxurious risotto enriched with nutty brown butter and tender chunks of lobster, creating a creamy, indulgent dish with delicate sweetness, perfect for special occasions or elegant dinner parties.
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Heat a medium saucepan of salted water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add lobster tail and cook until the shell curls and the lobster meat turns white, 8 to . Drain and cool for . Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of the shell lengthwise. Remove lobster meat; slice crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
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In a medium saucepan, heat chicken stock to boiling; keep hot over low heat.
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In a 2-1/2-quart saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook until butter begins to foam and turns brown, 1 to 1 1/. Add shallots and cook, stirring until tender, 2 to . Stir in rice until coated with butter. Add brandy and simmer, stirring, until almost evaporated, about . Add 1/4 cup of stock and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 1 1/.
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Continue adding stock, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each batch to absorb before pouring in the next. Cook until rice is tender but still firm to the bite, 15 to total. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan, remaining butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoon of the chives; season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer risotto to two serving plates. Arrange reserved lobster on top and garnish with remaining chives.
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serves 4AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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