A great paella recipe!
Lobster Paella Recipe
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 red bell peppers
2 T minced garlic
2 cups white basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 t saffron threads
1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes
1 T kosher salt
1 t ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs. cooked lobster
1 package frozen peas (10 oz)
1 T minced parsley leaves
2 lemons cut in wedges
Saffron is the key ingredient. It cost about $18 for a few small threads. The spice jar looks almost empty when you buy it. But be sure to splurge on it, it will make the dish! (I purchased a paella pan from crate and barrel.)
This dish includes such a great variety of flavors, it is truly one of my favorites. You can use substitute the lobster with chicken.
Complete your meal with Sangria:
1 bottle red wine
¼ cup brandy
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
½ cup sugar
½ orange, thinly sliced
½ lemon, thinly sliced
1 apple, cut into thin wedges
2 cups sparkling water
Salud!