
Great-Uncle Edgar's Lobster And Saffron Risotto
A comforting and flavorful risotto featuring lobster and the delicate aroma of saffron. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques, perfect for a weeknight meal.
1 tbsp
Olive Oil
1
Yellow Onion-finely chopped
1 1/2 cups
Arborio Rice
1/2 cup
Dry White Wine
6 cups
Chicken Broth-heated
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A comforting and flavorful risotto featuring lobster and the delicate aroma of saffron. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add Yellow Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Arborio Rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the edges become translucent.
- Pour in Dry White Wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed.
- Add a ladleful of heated Chicken Broth to the rice, stirring constantly until absorbed. Continue adding broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring continuously, until the rice is creamy and al dente (about 20-25 minutes).
- While the risotto is cooking, bloom Saffron Threads in 2 tablespoons of hot Chicken Broth for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bloomed Saffron Threads and Lobster Meat during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan Cheese and Butter. Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Ingredients
4
- Risotto Base
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion-finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio Rice
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 6 cups Chicken Broth-heated
- 1/4 tsp Saffron Threads
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese-grated
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Lobster
- 1 lb Lobster Meat-cooked and chopped
- Seasoning
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot
- Ladle
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add Yellow Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Arborio Rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the edges become translucent.
- Pour in Dry White Wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed.
- Add a ladleful of heated Chicken Broth to the rice, stirring constantly until absorbed. Continue adding broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring continuously, until the rice is creamy and al dente (about 20-25 minutes).
- While the risotto is cooking, bloom Saffron Threads in 2 tablespoons of hot Chicken Broth for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bloomed Saffron Threads and Lobster Meat during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan Cheese and Butter. Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
650
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