Spanish Seafood Paella (Healthy)
Ingredients
2 c Calasparra, risotto or forbidden white rice (organic)
1 spanish onion diced
3 cloves garlic grated
2 links chicken andouille sausage sliced
1 lb wild large shrimp (tails on)
2 lobster tails (cut in half lengthwise)
1/2 lb black mussels
1/2 lb manilla clams
1 tsp sea salt + more to taste
1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
1 tsp red pepper flakes + more to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more as needed
1 pinch saffron threads
3 c shrimp stock or vegetable stock
1/2 c steamed green peas (optional)
1/4 c flat leaf parsley (roughly chopped)
1 lemon cut into wedges
3/4 c dry white wine
1/2 c green olives (optional)
Instructions
Using the kitchen shears cut the lobster tails lengthwise. Rinse and pat them dry, the transfer to a bowl together with the shrimp.
Drizzle with a lug of olive oil and season generously all over with the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, coriander, red pepper flakes and smoked paprika. Set aside to rest at room temperature.
Warm up the shrimp or vegetable stock and season to your taste with sea salt. Add the saffron threads, cover with a lid and allow it to steep while you start the paella.
In a large deep skillet heat up 3 tbsp of olive oil.
Add the diced onion with a pinch of sea salt and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and give it a good stir making sure not to burn it.
full instruction : ciaoflorentina.com
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