Moroccan Paella Recipes

EASY SEAFOOD PAELLA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the lobster tails and let boil very briefly (1-2 minutes) until pink. Turn the heat off. Remove the lobster tails with a pair of tongs. Do not discard the lobster cooking water. When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the shell and cut into large chunks.
• In a large deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then add the rice, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring regularly. Now add the chopped garlic and the lobster cooking water. Stir in the saffron and it's soaking liquid, paprika, cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, and salt. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green beans. Bring to a boil and let the liquid slightly reduce, then cover (with lid or tightly with foil) and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and spread the shrimp over the rice, pushing it into the rice slightly. Add a little water if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Finally, add the cooked lobster chunks. When the lobster is warmed through, turn heat off. Garnish with parsley.
• Serve the paella hot with your favorite white wine.

MOROCCAN PAELLA

Steps:

• Place the chili, paprika, cilantro, garlic cumin and lemon juice in a dish and mix well. Pour half over the chicken and the remainder over the fish selection. Cover and marinade for 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a very large, deep sided, frying pan and add the rice. Toss over a low-heat until the rice grains are well coated.
• Heat the stock and gradually add to the rice, stirring occasionally.
• In a separate frying pan, sear the chicken until browned and add to the rice. Now fry the fish for 3 minutes and add to the rice. Stir carefully, season and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes and serve garnished with lime wedges.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS & SPICY PAELLA

Steps:

• Sauté onions. Add seeds. Fry until seeds pop. Add remaining spices and sauté for one minute. Add rice and sauté until rice is browning slightly. Add can of tomatoes. Fill can with water and add. Turn heat down and stir occasionally. All liquid should be absorbed in about 30 minutes. Test to see if rice is cooked. If not, add liquid and continue stirring. Season. Stir through chopped fresh coriander. Chickpeas: sauté onions. Add spices apart from garam masala. Fry for a minute. Add both cans chickpeas, including brine. Add brown sugar. Roughly chop and add spinach. Stir through and turn down heat. Add chopped fresh tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften. Turn off element. Add lemon juice, garam masala, yoghurt and salt and pepper. Serve with the paella.