Recipe

Emeril's New New Orleans Paella

Ingredients

Sprinkle the chicken pieces evenly with the salt and pepper and use your hands to coat the meat thoroughly.
Heat the oil in a large stockpot over high heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, for about 4 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, sausage, and rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, bay leaves, Creole Seasoning, and saffron and simmer for 1 minute. Add the stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the lobster, tucking the pieces into the rice, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the clams, cover, can cook for 5 minutes. Add the mussels and shrimp, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. All of the clam and mussel shells should be opened. Discard any that are still closed.
To serve, divide the shellfish, chicken, and rice among 8 large serving bowls. Place some empty bowls for shells in strategic spots on the table, and provide nutcrackers, lobster forks, and extra napkins. Now dig in!
Note: Scrub fresh, live clams and mussels with a stiff brush to remove outer dirt. If preparing mussels, use your fingers to pull off any ìbeardsî that remain. Place the clams and mussels in a large pot of ice-cold water and let them soak for at least 2 hours to help rid them of internal sand. If you donít add ice to the water, place the pot in the refrigerator. Discard the water, and cook the clams or mussels immediately as directed.