Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails with Parmesan Risotto

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Why You’ll Love This Dish

This recipe gives you:

  • Tender, buttery lobster
  • Rich creamy risotto
  • Perfect garlic flavor
  • Elegant presentation
  • Restaurant-quality taste
  • Surprisingly simple technique

It feels gourmet, but it’s very doable.

🦞 Part 1 – Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

## Ingredients

  • 2–4 lobster tails
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley

## Step 1 – Prepare the Lobster

  1. Use kitchen scissors to cut down the shell (top side)
  2. Gently pull meat up over shell (but keep attached at base)
  3. Place on baking tray

This gives that beautiful restaurant look.

## Step 2 – Season

Mix:

  • melted butter
  • garlic
  • salt
  • pepper
  • lemon juice

Brush generously over lobster meat.

## Step 3 – Cook

You can:

🔥 Oven Method

Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes

OR

🔥 Pan + Broil

Sear 2 minutes in butter → broil 5–6 minutes

Lobster is done when:

  • meat is opaque
  • slightly firm
  • not rubbery

Do NOT overcook.

🍚 Part 2 – Creamy Parmesan Risotto

## Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine (optional)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt & pepper
  • Fresh parsley

## Step 1 – Sauté Base

In pan:

  1. Heat butter + olive oil
  2. Cook onion until soft
  3. Add rice
  4. Toast 1–2 minutes

This step builds flavor.

## Step 2 – Add Liquid Slowly

Add wine (optional) → let evaporate.

Then:

Add 1 ladle warm broth

Stir gently

When absorbed → add more broth

Repeat slowly for about 18–20 minutes.

Stir often.

Risotto should be:

Creamy

Soft

But slightly firm inside (al dente)

## Step 3 – Finish

Turn off heat.

Add:

  • Parmesan
  • little butter
  • salt & pepper

Stir until silky smooth.

Texture should flow slightly — not thick like rice.

🍽 Assemble the Dish

  1. Spoon creamy risotto into bowl
  2. Place lobster tails on top
  3. Drizzle extra garlic butter
  4. Sprinkle parsley
  5. Add lemon wedge

That’s it.

Restaurant vibes at home 😍

## Texture & Taste (What to Expect)

First bite:

Buttery lobster → creamy cheesy risotto → hint of garlic → fresh lemon brightness

It’s:

Rich

Silky

Elegant

Comforting

Balanced

Not heavy. Just luxurious.

## Pro Tips for Perfect Results

Warm broth only

Cold broth stops cooking process

Stir but don’t overmix

Too much stirring = gluey rice

Don’t overcook lobster

Rubbery lobster = sad dinner

Add Parmesan at the end

Keeps texture smooth

Finish with butter

Gives glossy restaurant finish

## Flavor Variations

Add shrimp

Surf & surf combo

Add mushrooms to risotto

Earthy flavor

Add saffron

Golden luxury version

Spicy kick

Add chili flakes in butter

Creamier version

Add splash heavy cream at end

## Storage & Reheating

Best fresh.

But if needed:

Fridge

Up to 2 days

Reheat

Add splash broth before warming risotto

Lobster reheats quickly — don’t overheat.

## Serving Ideas

Pair with:

  • green salad
  • asparagus
  • roasted vegetables
  • garlic bread
  • white wine

Perfect for date night 😄

## Final Thoughts

This lobster with Parmesan risotto is one of those dishes that makes people say:

“Wow… you made THIS??”

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