1Prep the ingredients: For efficiency, grate your carrots, onion, and celery using a cheese grater. Remove the lobster tail from its packaging, and carefully insert a small spoon between the shell and meat along the top-this prevents curling and simplifies slicing.
2Cook the vegetables: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the grated carrots, onion, and celery, cooking gently until soft and fragrant. If you prefer a spicier risotto, stir in some chilli flakes at this stage.
3Cook the lobster tail: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and gently place in your lobster tail. Cook for approximately 6 minutes for a medium-sized tail. Once cooked, carefully remove the lobster from its shell and slice into pieces.
4Prepare the risotto: Add your cooked or leftover rice to the pan with the softened vegetables. Break up the rice gently with the back of a spoon.
5Gradually add chicken stock while continuously stirring, allowing the rice to soften and achieve a creamy, risotto-like consistency.
6Finish and serve: Spoon the risotto onto plates, top generously with the sliced lobster tail, a drizzle of olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!