Paella #3

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
11-1/2 pound lobster; cooked
1poundsShrimp
12smallsClams; or more
1quartMussels
11-1/2 pound chicken
1teaspoonOregano
2Peppercorns
1Clove garlic; peeled
teaspoonSalt
6tablespoonsOlive oil
1teaspoonVinegar
2ouncesHam; cut in thin strips
1Chorizo (hot Spanish sausage); sliced
1ounceSalt pork; finely chopped
1Onion; peeled and chopped
1Green pepper; seeded and chopped
½teaspoonGround coriander
1teaspoonCapers
3tablespoonsTomato sauce
cupRice; washed and drained
4cupsBoiling water
1teaspoonSaffron
1canPeas; drained
1canPimientos

Directions

Remove meat from the lobster. Shell and devein shrimp. Scrub mussels and clams. Cut chicken into medium sized serving pieces. Combine oregano, peppercorns, garlic, salt, two Tbsp of the olive oil and the vinegar and mash with back of spoon or with a mortar. Rub chicken with the mixture.

Heat remaining olive oil in a deep, heavy skillet and brown chicken lightly over moderate het. Add ham, chorizo, salt pork, onion, green pepper, coriander and capers. Cook ten minutes over low heat. Add tomato sauce and rice and cook 5 minutes. Add boiling water, saffron and shrimp. Mix well and cook rapidly, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. With a large spoon, turn rice from top to bottom.

Add lobster meat and peas; cover and cook 5 minutes longer. Steam mussels and clams in a little water until their shells open. Heat the pimientos and drain. Us the mussels, clams and pimientos as a garnish. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Date: Sat, 22 Jun 1996 19:06:13 -0400 From: BobbieB1@...

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