Champagne Lobster Risotto
Servings Prep Time
4servings 0minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 0minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2cup Water
  • 1/2cup Champagne
  • 8ounces Lobster Tail Meat 8 ounces lobster tail meat
  • 2tbsp Butter+ 2 tsp
  • 1tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
  • 1large Shallotpeeled and minced
  • 1 Leeksliced and rinsed well
  • 2cloves garlicminced
  • 1cup Arborio Ricebe sure to get arborio rice
  • 2/3cup Champagne
  • 2cups Fishor seafood stock
  • 3tbsp Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2tsp White Pepper
  • 1tsp Lemon Juice
  • Leaves Fresh Thymefor Garnish
Instructions
  1. Pour 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup champagne into the Instant Pot and insert the steam rack.
  2. Place the lobster tails on the steam rack, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  3. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, quick-release the pressure, then remove the lobster tails to a shallow dish and cover with foil. Remove the rack and discard the water
  5. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  6. When oil gets hot and butter has melted, add shallots and leeks to the pot and saute until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
  7. Add champagne and stock to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  8. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  9. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tsp butter in a small bowl. Crack open lobster shells, pry out the meat and roughly chop. Toss lobster meat with melted butter and 1 tsp lemon juice.
  11. When cooking time is up, quick-release the pressure.
  12. Add mascarpone, salt and while pepper. Stir until desired consistency is reached.
  13. Serve risotto topped with lobster. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.
Recipe Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.