🦞 Butter Poached Lobster Tails with Risotto 🦞

Savor the luxury of the sea in your own kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or a gourmet weekend treat!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

For the Risotto:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups chicken broth

For the Lobster:
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 cup high-quality butter
- 1 lemon
- Smoked paprika, to taste
- 8 lobster tails, thawed
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Prepare the Risotto:
   - Heat the chicken broth in a large pot until hot and simmering.
   - In a separate large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
   - Stir in the Arborio rice, season with salt, and toast for a few minutes.
   - Gradually add the hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly, for about 25-30 minutes until the rice is creamy and tender.
   - Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cover, and keep warm.

2. Butter Poached Lobster:
   - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the thawed lobster tails for 7 minutes, adjusting the time for larger tails. Transfer cooked tails to ice water to cool, then peel using kitchen shears.
   - Melt the butter in a small pot. Season with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chopped parsley. Simmer gently, then poach the lobster tails in the butter for 1-1.5 minutes until heated through.

3. Serve:
   - Place a serving of risotto on each plate. Top with butter-poached lobster tails, drizzling with additional butter from the pan.
   - Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 650 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 35g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra touch of elegance, garnish with fresh herbs like chives or dill.
- Ensure the risotto is stirred constantly while adding broth to achieve the perfect creamy texture.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 60 minutes | Serving: 4