Best Lobster Risotto Recipe - How To Make Lobster Risotto

Ingredients

• 6 c. store-bought or homemade seafood or lobster stock
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
• 6 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
• Kosher salt
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 1/2 c. arborio, vialone nano, or carnaroli rice
• 1 c. dry white wine
• 2 oz. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 1/4 c. mascarpone
• 6 oz. cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives, plus more for serving
• 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)