LOBSTER PAELLA

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Succulent lobster is teamed with clams, cod, and the Portuguese sausage known as linguica in this luxurious take on the traditional Spanish rice dish. This recipe comes from the cookbook Mad Hungry by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each)
4 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
2 links linguica (about 1/2 pound), skinned and chopped; or chopped cured Spanish-style chorizo or other cured sausage
2 cups white rice
3 cups fish or chicken broth, heated
1 pinch of crushed saffron
Kosher salt (depends on saltiness of linguica and clams)
1 dozen littleneck clams, well cleaned
1 1/2 pounds codfish or any firm-fleshed white fish, cut into 2-inch pieces
Parsley sprigs, coarsely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add lobsters, cover, and cook 13 minutes. Remove lobsters and cool just enough to handle. Crack shells and remove meat. Keep claws whole and chop remainder of meat into large pieces; reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or paella pan over medium-high. Add oil and saute onion and bell pepper until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add linguica and cook 3 minutes. Gently stir in rice and cook a few minutes to lightly toast.
  • Add broth, saffron, and salt; bring to boil over high heat. Remove from heat, cover with a lid or sheet of foil, and place paella in oven for 10 minutes. Uncover; scatter clams on top of rice. Cover; cook until clams are open and liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes more, adding codfish and lobster in the last 3 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Garnish with parsley; serve.

Mr Oranje
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


R H
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This paella is perfect for a summer party.


Tabbsum Wardag
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I'll be making this paella again soon.


Caroline Rakwena
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Lois Isimhanze
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This is the best paella I've ever had!


Janice Frick
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this paella. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful.


Hridoy Bangla All Tips
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The flavors in this paella are out of this world!


Biny Belete
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This paella is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Marie Kebe
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I used shrimp instead of lobster and it was still really good.


Nahid Siddik
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The lobster was a bit overcooked, but the rest of the paella was delicious.


Tootowaloodi Derrick
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This was my first time making paella and it was easier than I thought! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Cynthia marler
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I've made this paella several times now and it always turns out amazing. The saffron adds such a beautiful color and flavor to the dish.


Diamond Mays
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This lobster paella was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were incredible and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.