Lobster Risotto with Herb-rubbed Beef Tenderloin

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (1 1/2- to 2-pound) live lobster
• 3 1/2  cups  chicken broth
• 4  tablespoons  unsalted butter
• 1/2  cup  diced shallots
• 1  cup  Arborio rice
• 1/2  cup  dry white wine
• 1/2  cup  freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• Herb-rubbed Beef Tenderloin

Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Plunge lobster, headfirst, into boiling water. Cover pot; cook lobster 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove meat from claws and tail, coarsely chop, and set aside.

Bring broth just to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Keep warm over low heat.

Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 5 minutes or until slightly tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup warm broth, stirring constantly, until broth is nearly absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time (about 25 minutes total). Stir in lobster; cook, stirring constantly, just until thoroughly heated. Stir in Parmesan and next 3 ingredients. Serve immediately with Herb-rubbed Beef Tenderloin.

Note: To save time, purchase 6 to 8 ounces precooked lobster meat. Or substitute about 1/2 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp.