Lobster and Shrimp Paella 🦞🍤🍚
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
1 onion, chopped 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 bell pepper, diced 🌶️
1 cup Arborio or Bomba rice 🍚
1 teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (optional) 🌼
4 cups seafood or chicken broth 💧
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh) 🍅
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
1 lobster (about 1 pound), cooked and cut into pieces 🦞
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) 🌱
Salt and pepper to taste ❗
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
Lemon wedges for serving 🍋
Instructions:
Sauté Aromatics:
Heat Oil:
In a large paella pan or wide skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 🫒
Add Vegetables:
Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. 🧅🌶️🧄
Cook the Rice:
Stir in Rice and Spices:
Add the Arborio or Bomba rice, smoked paprika, and saffron (if using). Stir well to coat the rice in the oil and spices. 🍚🌶️
Add Broth and Tomatoes:
Pour in the seafood or chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. 💧🍅
Add Seafood:
Simmer the Rice:
Reduce the heat to low and let the rice cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 🌾
Add Shrimp and Lobster:
Gently nestle the shrimp and lobster pieces into the rice during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle with peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 🍤🦞🌱
Finish and Serve:
Check for Doneness:
After 20 minutes total cooking time, check if the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. If necessary, add a bit more broth and continue cooking until done. 🥄
Garnish and Enjoy:
Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your Lobster and Shrimp Paella! 🌿🍋🍽️
Tips and Variations:
Add Chorizo: For extra flavor, include sliced chorizo sausage when sautéing the vegetables. 🌭
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