Shrimp and Lobster Risotto for Two
Immerse yourself in the opulence of our Shrimp and Lobster Risotto, a dish that promises to transform your date night into a luxurious dining experience. This recipe delicately combines succulent shrimp and tender lobster with creamy, perfectly cooked risotto, infused with a hint of white wine and a rich seafood broth. It's a celebration of flavors that are sure to impress your special someone.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 600 kcal
Medium saucepan
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 200 g cooked lobster meat chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt
- pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Prepare the broth: In a medium saucepan, warm the broth over low heat. Keep it warm throughout the cooking process.
Cook the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
Toast the rice: Add the Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring constantly until the grains are well-coated and slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine, stirring continuously until the wine is mostly absorbed by the rice.
Cook the risotto: Begin adding the warm broth to the rice, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 25-30 minutes.
Add seafood: Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque. Add the lobster meat, warming through.
Finish the dish: Remove from heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter until the risotto is creamy and rich. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Lobster, Risotto, seafood, shrimp