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Decadent Instant Pot Lobster Risotto

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A rich and creamy lobster risotto made easy with the Instant Pot, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds cooked lobster meat (tails or claws, chopped), fresh or thawed from frozen
  • Shells from lobster (optional, for homemade lobster stock)
  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
  • 4 cups lobster stock or seafood broth
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (yellow or shallots)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (plus extra for finishing)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobster stock (optional): Place lobster shells in a medium saucepan with 4 cups cold water. Add a quartered onion, celery stalk, carrot, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and keep warm.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ setting. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Add chopped onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add Arborio rice to the pot and stir to coat with butter and oil. Toast rice for about 2 minutes until edges look translucent.
  4. Pour in ½ cup dry white wine and stir, scraping bottom to release browned bits. Simmer 1-2 minutes until mostly evaporated.
  5. Add 4 cups warm lobster stock or seafood broth. Stir briefly, lock lid, and set Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 6 minutes. Ensure valve is set to ‘Sealing.’
  6. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure. Unlock lid and gently stir risotto; it should be creamy and cooked.
  7. Fold in chopped cooked lobster meat, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently to combine and melt cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Spoon risotto into warm bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Optionally drizzle with olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Use warm stock to maintain consistent cooking temperature. Toast rice before pressure cooking for best texture. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before quick release. Add lobster meat at the end to keep it tender. Adjust seasoning after adding cheese and stock. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and omit or replace Parmesan. For gluten-free, ensure broth is gluten-free.

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