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                              MEL'S PAELLA

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Seafood
               Ethnic

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       -Melanie Miguel MJNT73C
    1/2   c            Olive Oil
    1/4   lb           Boneless chicken breasts
    1/4   lb           Pork Tenderloin
  3                    Garlic Cloves -- crushed
  1                    Large onion, sliced thin
  1                    Red Bell Pepper
  1       c            Frozen peas
    1/8   ts           Saffron
  1       t            Paprika
  4       c            Chicken Broth
  1       c            Dry White Wine
  1       lb           Chorizo -- sliced 1" thick
 12                    Littleneck clams
 12                    Blue Mussels
    1/4   lb           Squid
  2                    Lobster Tails -- cut in thirds
    1/2   lb           Large Shrimp
  3                    Crab Legs -- halved
  2       c            Raw rice (not converted)

 Heat a paella pan, large skillet, or dutch oven on
 med. high heat. Add the olive oil and the chicken and
 pork, which have been cut into slices 1/4" thick.
 Brown the meat and remove from pan. Add the onion,
 garlic, and chorizo. Remove when the onion is
 translucent and the chorizo is browned. Add the rice,
 stirring constantly until it is a golden brown color.
 Add the wine and allow to come to a boil. Turn the
 heat down to a simmer.
 In a separate saucepan, or in the microwave, heat the
 chicken broth and add the paprika and saffron to it.
 Do this ahead of time. Slowly add the seasoned broth
 to the rice and stir well. Add the already cooked
 meats, onion, and garlic. Stir again. Arrange the red
 pepper, sliced in 1/4" thickness around the edge of
 the pan, forming a pattern. In between the pepper
 slices and in the middle of the pan, place all
 remaining ingredients. Try to distribute them evenly
 so that they form a nice pattern. Sprinkle the peas
 all over the top. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and
 allow to cook until all moisture is absorbed and the
 fish is cooked. If you use a paella pan you will have
 to keep checking to be sure that the rice on the outer
 edges is cooking. If it isn't, gently push the rice
 towards the center, trying not to disturb your
 pattern. Otherwise, allow to cook undisturbed. Discard
 any clams (*) or mussels (*) that do not open. * Be
 sure to clean the clams and mussels well before using.
 Discard any that are already open.



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