Best 6 Risotto Con Laragosta Lobster Risotto Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Risotto con l'Aragosta (Lobster Risotto), a luxurious Italian dish that combines the delicate sweetness of lobster with the creamy richness of Arborio rice. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring succulent lobster meat, savory seafood stock, and a velvety sauce infused with white wine, shallots, and a hint of saffron. As you savor each bite, you'll be transported to the coastal regions of Italy, where the freshest seafood and finest ingredients come together to create a truly unforgettable dining experience. This article presents three variations of Risotto con l'Aragosta, each offering a unique twist on this classic recipe. From the traditional version to one featuring a creamy tomato sauce and another with a touch of brandy, these recipes cater to diverse palates and preferences. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the art of preparing this delectable dish, sure to impress even the most discerning food connoisseurs.

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LOBSTER RISOTTO



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A very rich and creamy risotto with lobster, caramelized onions, and sherry.

Provided by pkkviper

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 onions, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
½ cup white wine
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup light cream
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup sherry
2 cups cooked lobster meat
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions until light brown and tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot; reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large, flat-bottom pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice to shallot mixture; cook and stir until rice begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add wine and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir 1 cup chicken broth into rice mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed. Repeat adding broth, 1 cup at a time, until all the broth is used, stirring constantly until broth is absorbed each time, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix honey into onions and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Stir butter into rice mixture until melted. Add cream and stir until rice mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add paprika and cayenne pepper; stir well. Add sherry and mix well. Stir lobster meat into rice mixture and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Mix Parmesan cheese into rice mixture until melted. Add onion mixture and mix well; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1392.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

EASY LOBSTER RISOTTO



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Something I made that was inspired by Mario Batali. It goes well as a side dish along with sauteed salmon.

Provided by SusieQ88

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ medium onions
1 carrot, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
1 pound live lobsters
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop 1 onion. Finely chop remaining 1/2 onion.
  • Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add coarsely chopped onion, carrot, and bay leaf. Prepare an ice bath. Plunge the lobsters into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Remove and submerge in the ice bath for 1 minute, then drain and set aside. Keep the lobster cooking liquid warm over low heat.
  • Combine olive oil, finely chopped onion, and tomato paste in a deep, 10- to 12-inch skillet and cook over medium heat until onion is softened but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add rice and stir with a wooden spoon until toasted and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine, then add a 4- to 6-ounce ladleful of the lobster cooking liquid and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring and adding the liquid a ladleful at a time, waiting until the liquid is absorbed each time before adding more, for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the lobster meat from the shell, leaving the claws whole, and chop the tail meat into 1-inch pieces. Toss the lobster into the rice and continue cooking until the rice is tender and creamy but still al dente, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat; add parsley and butter, and stir vigorously. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.7 calories, Carbohydrate 78.3 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 418.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

LOBSTER RISOTTO



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So you cooked some lobster and that was great. You sautéed the empty shells in oil and cooked them off in a lot of water with an onion, a couple bay leaves and a few peppercorns, and made stock. This is as it should be, always. Lobster is expensive. Make its flavors last. And when you are ready, make this risotto. Heat the stock in a pot. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan next to it, add onions and cook them translucent, salt the whole and add Arborio rice, then stir to combine. Now start adding hot broth to the rice, a cup at a time, stirring endlessly all the while, never adding more stock until everything you have added has been absorbed. When everything is tender and creamy, add Parmesan and any leftover lobster meat you happen to have. If the answer is none, do not worry in the least. This is a rich risotto without meat, luxury eating on the cheap.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4, plus leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
Salt
2 cups arborio, carnaroli or other short-grained white rice
Meat from 1 cooked lobster, chopped
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
About 6 cups lobster stock

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat the stock and keep warm.
  • In a large, wide saucepan, melt the butter in the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add a large pinch of salt, then add the rice and stir constantly for about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth and simmer, stirring until the broth is almost absorbed. Add more broth, a cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Stir often. Cook until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the lobster meat until heated through, then add the chives and ¼ cup of the Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with remaining Parmesan. Reserve excess risotto for Eggs Over (Easy) Lobster Risotto Patties (recipe here).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 784, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1296 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LOBSTER RISOTTO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 to 5-pound) live lobster
1 white onion, chopped fine, plus 1 white onion, finely chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
Olive oil, for sauteing
3 cups white wine
2 quarts heavy whipping cream
2 cups arborio rice
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut lobster by piercing the middle of the skull and continue to cut through to the tail. Clean the inside thoroughly.
  • Saute 1 of the onions and the garlic together in olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the lobster halves and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the lobster turns a light red color. Remove the lobster. Pull the meat out of the shell, roughly chop and place in the refrigerator. Return the shells to the pan. At this time, deglaze the pan with 2 1/2 cups of the white wine. Add the cream and let cook uncovered until the cream reduces to 3 cups and turns a light red/orange color, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove the shells.
  • Saute the remaining onion in a saucepan in olive oil for 3 minutes, or until transparent. Add the arborio rice and stir for 1 minute. Deglaze with the remaining 1/2 cup white wine and cook until wine is almost completely absorbed.
  • Pour in enough water to just cover the rice. Cook until al dente, about 15 minutes. Add the rice to the lobster sauce and cook down for 15 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, spoon desired amount of risotto and place the lobster on top. Garnish with parsley.

BROWN BUTTER RISOTTO WITH LOBSTER



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound (about 2 medium) frozen lobster tails, thawed
4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock
4 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the lobster tails and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until the shells curl and the lobster meat turns white. Drain, transfer to a cutting board, and cool for 15 minutes. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut through the top shell lengthwise. Remove the meat and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Keep hot over low heat.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook until the butter begins to foam and then turns brown, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the brandy and simmer until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of stock and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue adding the stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of stock to absorb before adding the next. Cook until the rice is tender but still firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, the remaining butter and 2 tablespoons chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer the risotto to a large serving bowl. Arrange the lobster meat on top of the risotto and garnish with the remaining chives.

TRUFFLED LOBSTER RISOTTO



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What could be better than the creamy smoothness of risotto with a hint of truffle combined with the elegance of lobster. If you need, or want, a show-off entree this is perfect for guests or that romantic dinner. There seems to be alot to this recipe but the result is worth it. I have prepared this using both warm and cold water lobster tails and I prefer the cold for its sweetness. For the truffle oil I have only used the black variety. This recipe is courtesy of Bon Appetit, January 1998

Provided by -GEORGE-

Categories     Lobster

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -8 ounces lobster tails, uncooked, total weight 1 lb
3 1/2 cups chicken broth, low salt
3 tablespoons truffle oil, black or white
3/4 cup carrot, peeled and chopped small
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1/4 cup brandy
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F or 218°C.
  • Prepare Lobster:.
  • Cook lobster in a large pot of simmering salted water until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer lobster to a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain Lobster.
  • Remove meat from shells, reserve shells.
  • Cut meat into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces. Set aside.
  • Break shells into large pieces. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Place shells and 1 cup of chicken broth in blender and blend until finely chopped. Strain through a fine sieve. Reserve lobster broth, discard shells.
  • Prepare Risotto:.
  • Place remaining 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth in a sauce pan bring to a simmer, keep hot.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of truffle oil in a heavy large sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Add carrots and shallots, saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add rice, stir to coat with oil, saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add brandy, reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until brandy is absorbed, stirring constantly. About 2 minutes.
  • Add lobster broth and about 2 cups of chicken broth, simmer until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy. Add remaining broth by 1/4 cup as needed, stiring often, about 20 minutes.
  • Add lobster and cream, stir until heated through.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of truffle oil and chives.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Use the freshest lobster you can find. Live lobster is ideal, but frozen lobster can also be used if it is thawed properly.
  • Make sure to cook the lobster meat until it is just opaque. Overcooking will make it tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality risotto rice. Arborio or Carnaroli rice are both good choices.
  • Toast the rice in a little olive oil before adding the liquid. This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Add the liquid to the rice gradually, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking together.
  • Cook the risotto until it is creamy and tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Stir in the lobster meat, butter, and Parmesan cheese at the end of the cooking process.
  • Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Lobster risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is relatively easy to make, but it does require some time and attention. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your lobster risotto turns out perfectly. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try and enjoy a taste of luxury in your own home.

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