John Wilder's Notes:
1 11/2 lb lobster Ask a question about this ingredient
1 lb large shrimp preferably with head on Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups rice of your choice Ask a question about this ingredient
1 green pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
2 medium yellow or vidalia onions Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup frozen peas Ask a question about this ingredient
2 links smoked sausage Ask a question about this ingredient
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
Put 4 quarts of water to boil in a large stock pot
Ask a question about this stepdrop the seafood in and cook until just pink
Ask a question about this stepRemove from boiling water with a slotted spoon allowing the waterr to continue to boil.
Ask a question about this stepRemove lobster meat and shrimp from the shells and toss shells and lobster body and shrimp shells and heads back into boiling water.
Ask a question about this stepOnce you have reduced the stock to 1 quart or 4 cups remove from heat and strain out the shells and reserve stock.
Ask a question about this stepcoursely chop your vegetables
Ask a question about this stepin your paellla pan, add the oil and saute the green peppers then remove with a slotted spoon.
Ask a question about this stepThen saute the chicken breasts until browned and remove
Ask a question about this stepturn down heat to medium low and saute the onions until they are carmelized about 20-30 minutes then remove with a slotted spoon
Ask a question about this stepchop the smoked sausage and brown to remove the excess grease and remove with a slotted spoon.
Ask a question about this stepwipe out paella pan with paper towels and add the stock, rice, onions, peas, garllic powder, and saffron and cook covered until done, about 15-20 minutes
Ask a question about this stepadd back in chicken, shrimp, sausage, and lobster meat as well as the green peppers and stir and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately
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Mollie is the best-selling author of many (mostly) vegetarian cookbooks, including the original Moosewood Cookbook, The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, and a trilogy of cookbooks for kids. Her most recent title is Get Cooking : 150 Simple Recipes to Get You Started in the Kitchen.
