Lobster Risotto

Name: Lobster Risotto
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups bottled clam juice (such as Bar Harbor); 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; .5 cup cubed (1/8-inch pieces) carrot; .5 cup cubed (1/8-inch pieces) celery; 1.5 cups uncooked Arborio rice; Pinch of best-quality saffron threads (such as Diaspora Co.); .5 cup (4 ounce) dry white wine; 1 pound cooked lobster meat (such as Luke's Lobster) (about 3 cups); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; .25 teaspoon black pepper; 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup); Sliced fresh chives, for garnish

Instructions

Cook:30min

This lobster risotto recipe uses a generous amount of clam juice as the seafood-based broth, while hearty chunks of precooked lobster complete the meal. A splash of dry white wine, a pinch of saffron, and nutty Parmesan cheese add rich flavor.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:44:33 GMT