Spicy Lobster Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Creamy Arborio rice infused with the sweet richness of lobster, balanced by a kick of chili and fresh herbs. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs lobster meat, arborio rice, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) cooked and chopped lobster meat
• 1 1/2 cups (200 g) arborio rice
• 1 small, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) white wine
• 4 cups (960 ml) hot chicken broth
• 3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped chives

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice, cooking for 1 minute to coat the grains with butter.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup white wine, stirring until absorbed. Gradually pour in 4 cups hot chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly for 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
4. Step 4: Fold in 1 lb cooked lobster meat, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped chives before serving.