I'm a huge seafood lover. My definition of a "balanced" diet would mostly consists of seafood. :) This is one of my all time favorite comfort food, perfect for weekend cooking!
Fresh lobster. Grocery stores like Albertsons generally have a lobster tank in store. Ask the lobster to be steamed ( lightly) for free.
4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock
4 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
1 cup finely chopped onion1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1/2 cup brandy1/2 cup grated Parmesan1/4 cup chopped fresh chivesKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperCorn and other veggies optional.
Directions:
Lobster - Start with 1 tablespoon of water, then add one piece of butter at a time over medium-low heat and whisk. When all the butter has melted, add de-shelled lobster. Poach for about 5 min.
Risotto - Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat ( or replace with olive oil). Cook until the butter begins to foam and then turns brown, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the brandy and simmer until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of stock and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue adding the stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of stock to absorb before adding the next. Cook until the rice is tender but still firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, the remaining butter and 2 tablespoons chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Bon Appetit!
