Spanish Paella
Serves:6-8
2smallrawblueswimmercrabs
8largegreenprawns,peeled,deveined
8smallblackmussels,cleaned
3½cupsfishstock
1teaspoonsaffron
2chorizosausages,sliced
2kgchickenthighs,halved
1tablespoonoliveoil
1onion,chopped
1clovegarlic,crushed
½teaspoonsmokedpaprika
400gcancrushedtomatoes
1½cupsArboriorice
300gpipis,cleaned
½cupfrozenpeas
1smallroastedredcapsicum,sliced
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.Removeflapfromtheundersideofthe
crabs. Turnover. Place thumb under the
shellbetweenthetwobacklegsandslowly
pulltheshellawayfromthebody.Discard.
Removethefeatherlikegillsandfront
feelers.Cutthecrabsinhalfandcrack
the large nippers. This will allow for even
cooking.
2.HeatfrypantoSetting12.Addchorizoto
pan.Cookfor3-4minutesoruntilgolden.
Set aside.
3.Addchickenthighstothepanandcookfor
3-4minutesoruntilgolden.Setaside.
4.ReducetoSetting9.Addoilandcook
onionandgarlicuntiltenderabout3-4
minutes.Addpaprikaandcookuntil
fragrant.
5.Addtomatoestothepanandbringtoa
simmer.Addricetothepanandcook
stirringfor2minutes.
6.AddstockandreducetoSetting4.Cover
withlid.Cookfor10-15minutesoruntil
riceiscooked.
7. Place remaining ingredients in the pan.
Coverwithlid.Cookforafurther5minutes
or until done. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Serve.
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