GRILLED LOBSTER PAELLA
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Rice Easter Fourth of July Graduation Backyard BBQ Dinner Sausage Lobster Family Reunion Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill. Let burn down to red-hot coals; rake to edge of grill. (For backup, start a second round of coals in a charcoal chimney on pavement nearby.) Put a 16"-18" paella pan on grill grate; heat 1/2 cup olive oil. Add 3/4 lb. Spanish chorizo, sliced into 1/2"-thick rounds, and 6 stalks green garlic, thinly sliced, or 2 finely chopped leeks, white and light-green parts only; cook until golden, 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 2 1/2 cups short-grain rice (such as bomba, Valencia, or calasparra); cook, stirring often, until rice is coated, 2 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads to 7 cups hot seafood or chicken stock. Add stock to pan and season to taste with kosher salt; stir to distribute ingredients. Let cook, undisturbed, until stock simmers and rice begins to absorb liquid, about 10 minutes. Rotate pan every 2-3 minutes to cook evenly.
- Arrange 3 1-1 1/4-pound lobsters, halved lengthwise, claws cracked, over the rice. Continue cooking, rotating the pan often, as the rice swells and absorbs the stock. Add more coals from charcoal chimney to maintain even heat under the pan. Cook until the rice is almost tender and the lobster is cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
- Scatter 2 cups shelled peas or frozen peas, thawed, on top. (If the liquid evaporates before the rice is tender, add more hot stock.) Cook without stirring, allowing rice to absorb all of the liquid, so that a crust (the socarrat) develops on the bottom and the edges begin to dry out and get crusty, 5-10 minutes, for a total cooking time of about 40 minutes.
- Remove pan from grill. Cover with large clean kitchen towels and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve with 3 halved lemons, making sure to scrape some of the socarrat from the bottom of the pan onto each plate.
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Trina Truewell
[email protected]Avoid this recipe at all costs!
Temaria Rae
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
shoaib arshad
[email protected]This dish was a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out inedible.
Mdsajal Mdsajalch
[email protected]The lobster was overcooked and rubbery.
FlossiMaeB DownThaStreet
[email protected]The paella was a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid.
Panna Aktar
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think it would be better suited for an experienced cook.
Kaylan Mckeithan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was very good.
nelly nakhanu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my paella turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
Dina Kgabo
[email protected]This paella was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Lazar Jankovic
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this paella. The lobster was mild and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Aadrika Risal
[email protected]This was the best paella I've ever had! The lobster was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing.
Sano Khan
[email protected]I made this paella for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Maryem Tohlala
[email protected]This paella is a great way to impress your guests. It's a beautiful and delicious dish that is sure to wow.
MON OGOUR
[email protected]I love the combination of grilled lobster and paella. The smokiness of the lobster pairs perfectly with the flavorful rice and vegetables.
D Jt
[email protected]This dish was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a delicious and impressive paella that I would definitely make again.
FIRST PLAY
[email protected]I made this paella for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the taste and presentation. The grilled lobster added a touch of luxury.
Shahmeer Ali
[email protected]This grilled lobster paella was an absolute delight! The lobster was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy, and the paella was packed with flavor. The combination of seafood, vegetables, and spices was divine.