Peg'S Paella Recipe

Name: Peg'S Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-6 Rock lobster tails; 1 pound Large shrimp (appx. 21-25); 6-8 cherry stone clams; 8-10 mussels; 1/2 pound Sausage (chorizo or green chile preferrably); 2/3 cup Olive oil; 1/2 pound Pork cubed; 1 pound Chicken (leg and thighs more rustic); 1 med. white onion chopped; 4-6 cloves of Garlic minced; 1 green bell pepper seeded chopped; 1 small can of tomato sauce; 3 cups Of Long grain rice (I use brown); 1 1/2 quarts boiling water; 6-8 threads of saffron; 2 cups Peas (frozen or fresh, I used fresh in season); 2 Tomatoes, seeded and diced, (prefer Romas); salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4-6 Rock lobster tails
1 pound Large shrimp (appx. 21-25)
6-8 cherry stone clams
8-10 mussels
1/2 pound Sausage (chorizo or green chile preferrably)
2/3 cup Olive oil
1/2 pound Pork cubed
1 pound Chicken (leg and thighs more rustic)
1 med. white onion chopped
4-6 cloves of Garlic minced
1 green bell pepper seeded chopped
1 small can of tomato sauce
3 cups Of Long grain rice (I use brown)
1 1/2 quarts boiling water
6-8 threads of saffron
2 cups Peas (frozen or fresh, I used fresh in season)
2 Tomatoes, seeded and diced, (prefer Romas)
salt and pepper to taste

1
Cut lobster tails down the center and loosen meat from the shell sides, but leave attached to the tail (adds to the final presentation).
2
Shell and devein shrimp if needed.
3
Clean clams and mussels under running water and soak in water for about 30 minutes to ensure there is no salty residue, set aside.
4
Put sausages in a skillet and add about 1/2 c. of water in the pan and boil/cook about 3 minutes on each side.Remove from skillet and drain sausage. In the paella pan heat 1/3 c. of oil on medium heat and brown sausages on both sides, pull, cool and cut into quarter size slices.
5
Add pork to the oil and lightly brown, pull when done and no pink remains and drain.
6
Add chicken to the paella pan and cook until lightly brown on each side. Check the meat is thoroughly cooked (170 degrees). Remove and drain.
7
Add lobster tails to the pan and fry until the shells turn a pinkish rosy color. Remove from pan and drain.
8
Pour remaining oil in and add chopped onion and garlic, saute until onions get slightly translucent, appx. 3-4 minutes.
9
Add diced green pepper and saute another 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, simmering until mixture slightly thickens.
10
Add rice, saffron, salt and pepper to taste, while stirring. Add boiling water slowly while stirring to ensure everything is evenly mixed. Bring this to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
11
Arrange all of your meats and seafoods on top of rice mixture, ensure that the clams and mussels are able to open. Scatter peas and tomatoes all over the remaining rice and meats. Cover paella pan with aluminum foil.
12
Simmer for 35-45 minutes. (Rice will be moist and shrimp and lobster meat will be white, and clams and mussels will be popped open).
13
Remove from heat. Keep foil on for about 10 more minutes so that the paella can settle or rest.
14
This dish is so beautiful I just bring it to the table in the pan and serve. Great with a nice crusty bread!

1897

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4-6 Rock lobster tails, 1 pound Large shrimp (appx. 21-25), 6-8 cherry stone clams, 8-10 mussels, and more.

Yes, Peg'S Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Peg'S Paella

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