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Perfect Instant Pot Lobster Risotto Recipe Easy Luxurious Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy Instant Pot lobster risotto that combines tender lobster chunks with creamy Arborio rice, delivering a luxurious and comforting seafood dinner in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (about 8 ounces each), thawed if frozen
  • 4 cups seafood stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobster tails by cutting through the top shell with kitchen shears to expose the meat, gently pull the meat out keeping it attached at the base, and set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant. (7 minutes)
  3. Add Arborio rice to the pot and stir constantly for 2 minutes, coating each grain with butter and aromatics.
  4. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until mostly absorbed.
  5. Pour in seafood stock and carefully nestle lobster tails into the rice mixture. Press ‘Cancel’ on sauté mode, seal the Instant Pot lid, and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 7 minutes.
  6. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  7. Open lid and gently remove lobster tails. Chop lobster meat into bite-size pieces and set aside. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and Parmesan cheese. Fold in lobster meat, season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired. (3-5 minutes)
  8. Spoon risotto into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

If risotto is too thick, stir in a splash of warm broth or water to loosen. Use seafood stock for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and Parmesan with a plant-based alternative. Avoid stirring rice during pressure cooking. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated.

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