INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup champagne
- 8 ounces lobster tail meat about 2 lobster tails
- 2 tbsp butter + 2 tsp
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot peeled and minced
- 1 leek sliced and rinsed well
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice be sure to get arborio rice
- 2/3 cup champagne
- 2 cups fish or seafood stock
- 3 tbsp Mascarpone cheese
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- leaves fresh thymefor garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Pour 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup champagne into the Instant Pot and insert the steam rack.
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Place the lobster tails on the steam rack, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
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Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.
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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
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Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
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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.
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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.
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Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
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Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.
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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.
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When cooking time is up, quick-release the pressure.
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Add mascarpone, salt and while pepper. Stir until desired consistency is reached.
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Serve risotto topped with lobster. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.
RECIPE NOTES
*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.
Source:- Cosorithis