Description
Butter Poached Lobster Tails accompanied by Risotto is a delicious dish that blends the delicious flavors of lobster and the creamy and comforting rice. This recipe is ideal for celebrations or for a relaxing meal at home. The succulent lobster, paired with the rich texture of risotto makes an exquisite meal that looks elegant yet is actually quite simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- Eight lobster tails frozen and thawed
- 1 cup of butter that is high-quality, premium
- Sea salt To taste
- Smoked paprika
- Ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for Risotto)
- 1. Small onion chopped
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
For Simple Risotto:
- Make the broth by heating it in a large pan until it is hot and bubbling.
- Heat a large saute pan on medium heat. Melt the butter.
- Add diced onions and garlic and cook until the garlic is translucent.
- Add the rice, sprinkle with salt, then toast for just a few minutes.
- Add the broth gradually one cup at a time while whisking continuously for 25-30 minutes.
- Incorporate the Parmesan cheese to melt it. Then make sure it is kept warm.
For Butter Poached Lobster:
- Prepare a large pan filled with salted water the point of boiling.
- The lobster tails that have been frozen and thawed should be cooked for around 7 minutes before changing the cooking time to bigger tails.
- Put the cooked tails into cold water. Then, peel them with kitchen shears.
- In a small pan melt the butter, then spice it up with salt and pepper, as well as paprika and parsley. Then, simmer the mix.
- The lobster tails can be poached in butter to cook for 1-1.5 minutes.
- Serve immediately over risotto and serve, drizzled with butter and squeezes of lemon juice.
Notes
- Choose lobster that is of the highest quality for the best taste.
- Be cautious not to cook the lobster too long, since it could become tough.
- The risotto is stirred frequently to let the starches release and create a smooth texture.
- Try homemade chicken broth for a more richer flavor.