Summer Lobster and Corn Risotto Recipe

With sweet corn and decadent lobster, this luscious risotto made with Arborio rice is an explosion of summer flavors.

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Serves
6
Total Time
80
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
60

Ingredients

  • null 8 cups water
  • null 4 lobster tails
  • null 4 cups seafood broth
  • null 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • null 1 small carrot, chopped
  • null 1 small onion, chopped
  • null ¼ cup brandy
  • null 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • null 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • null ½ tsp paprika
  • null 2 bay leaves
  • null ⅛ tsp saffron threads
  • null ¼ cup butter
  • null 3 large leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • null 4 slices prosciutto, sliced
  • null 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Arborio Rice
  • null ½ tsp sea salt
  • null ½ tsp pepper
  • null 1 cup dry white wine
  • null 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • null ½ cup heavy cream
  • null 1 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • null 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In large saucepan, bring 8 cups salted water to boil. Reduce heat until barely simmering. Poach lobster tails for 6 to 8 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from water and let cool slightly. Remove meat from shells; reserve shells. Chop lobster meat; set aside.
  2. In separate large saucepan, combine seafood broth, reserved lobster shells, celery, carrot, onion, brandy, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, bay leaves and saffron; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 25 minutes. Strain and return broth to saucepan; return to simmer. Reduce heat to low to maintain heat.
  3. Melt butter in large high-sided skillet set over medium heat; cook leeks, prosciutto and thyme for 3 to 5 minutes or until leeks are tender. Stir in rice, salt and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well coated. Pour in wine; cook, stirring constantly until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 cup broth; cook, stirring frequently until broth is absorbed. Repeat with another cup of broth. Stir in corn. Add broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring until all of the liquid is absorbed before adding the next addition, until rice and corn are tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped lobster, cream, chives or parsley. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lobster is heated through.