Lobster risotto — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1 pound lobster tail
• 2 cups lobster stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced red onion
• 1 medium shallot, peeled and minced
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup brandy or Cognac
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced basil
• 1 small Roma tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• Lobster Oil (recipe follows)