Description
A luxurious dish featuring tender lobster tails poached in butter, served over creamy Arborio risotto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the lobster tails to the melted butter and poach for about 8-10 minutes, until the meat is opaque and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add the Arborio rice to the broth and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
- Season the rice with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the poached lobster tails over the risotto and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lobster for the best flavor and texture. Add garlic or lemon to the butter for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with risotto
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
