Paella salad al fresco with avocado

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2smallsTo med lobsters or 2 cans
(5oz ea) lobster
3tablespoonsSalt
3quartsBoiling water
1Dz small clams
1Dz mussels
¾poundsShrimp
¼teaspoonCrushed saffron
1dashPepper
1Crushed garlic clove
1tablespoonButter
2tablespoonsDry sherry
cupRaw rice
2Fully ripe avacados
Lemon juice
Olive oil (optional)
Salad dressing (optional)
TARTAR SAUCE (optional)

Directions

Add lobsters & salt to boiling water in large stockpot; cover & simmer 20 minutes. Remove lobster & set aside. Cook clams, mussels & shrimp in same liquid, cooking shrimp 2-5 minutes & clams & mussels until open. Lift out & chill shellfish. Strain broth, reserving 2½ cups; combine reserved broth, saffron, pepper, garlic, butter & sherry in saucepan. Bring to boil. Add rice; cook, covered, over low heat 15 minutes or until tender & liquid is absorbed. Shell shrimp & lobsters, reserving 2 lobster claws for garnish; cut lobster meat into pieces. Combine rice & shellfish in large serving bowl; mix lightly & chill. Halve avocados lengthwise, twisting gently to separate halves; whack a sharp knife directly into seeds & twist to lift out. Peel avocado halves; place cavity side down & slice. Brush with lemon juice. Arrange avocado slices on seafood rice mixture in serving dish; garnish with lobster claws. Serve with olive oil, salad dressing or Tartar Sauce. Serve with sour dough bread to sop up gravy.

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