Mushroom Risotto Recipe
with roasted mushrooms and parmigiano cheese. Optional half poached lobster add on for $22 (available during dinner only after 4pm)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Lobster Add-on
Method
Cooking the Risotto
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over low heat. Keep it warm throughout the cooking process.
- 2
Roast the Mushrooms
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Clean the mushrooms and slice them. Toss them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 3
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 4
Cook the Rice
Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and stir to coat the grains with oil. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- 5
Add the Wine
Pour in the dry white wine and stir continuously until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.
- 6
Add Broth Gradually
Begin adding the warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Allow the rice to absorb most of the liquid before adding another ladle. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- 7
Finish the Risotto
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the roasted mushrooms, butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- 8
Garnish
Serve the risotto garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Preparing the Lobster (Optional)
- 9
Poach the Lobster
If adding lobster, bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add the lobster tail and poach for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove from water and let cool slightly.
- 10
Prepare Lobster Meat
Once cool, carefully remove the lobster meat from the shell and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Toss with melted butter and lemon juice.
- 11
Serve
Top the risotto with the poached lobster pieces if desired.
