Butter Lobster Risotto

INGREDIENTS

lobster tails (4 - 6 oz each)

2 sticks

unsalted butter (optional (straight from the fridge))

2 cloves

garlic

sprigs of thyme

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

2 tbsp

lobster poached butter

4 1/2 cups

low sodium chicken stock (OR 2 cups low sodium chicken stock + 2 cups lobster/clam stock)

Leftover lobster shell

1 tsp

paprika

2 cloves

garlic

2 tbsp

lobster poached butter (or regular unsalted butter or olive oil (this is to saute onions))

shallots (diced finely)

1 cup

arborio rice

1/2 cup

cognac or white wine

1/2 cup

freshly grated parmesan or pecorino romano

2 tbsp

lobster poached butter (or unsalted butter (this is to finish the risotto))

Salt

Chopped spring onions or chives (to serve)