tinyfish Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 For my KG challenge entry I thought I would try a shrimp and lobster Paella. I used two kamado's for this cook, one for high heat and one for lower heat. First I prepared all my ingredients. Then I add the lobster tails to boiling water until they turned pink about 5 minutes. Save 2 cups of the lobster water for use with the rice. I have all my ingredients close to the grill for ease of cooking. Kamado #1 is set for higher heat. I added 3 tablespoons of oil to my pan and sautéed my 1 chopped onion until soft then I added 4 cloves of chopped garlic and sautéed another minute. Next I added my rice to the pan that had been soaked in water for 5 minutes and strained. I cooked the rice about 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Then I added the two cups of lobster water to the rice plus another 1/2 cup of water that had a pinch of saffron soaking in it. I also added 1 tsp of paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne, a pinch of hot pepper flakes and salt. I also added 2 finely chopped Roma tomatoes and 6oz's of green beans. I brought the mixture to a boil and covered it. I transferred the pan to kamado #2 set at 250f for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes I added 1 pound of shrimp, add more water to the rice if necessary and continue to cook with the cover on for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes I added the lobster which I removed from the shell and cut into large chunks. I continued to cook until the lobster was warm. Now the hard part, I can't decide on the one photo I should enter, since you can only enter one. I can't decide between these three pictures...any suggestions. 1. 2. 3. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraydoc Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I like pic 1 or 2. Pic 1 is good because paella is traditionally served on a pan like that, but the plating is very nice and quite appetizing. I think I would go with 2. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks @xraydoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuley Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I was thinking of doing a paella!!! But you snooze you loose lol. Personally, I like the first picture in the pan, but your plating Looks very good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, Shuley said: I was thinking of doing a paella!!! But you snooze you loose lol. Personally, I like the first picture in the pan, but your plating Looks very good to me. Another paella entry would be great, go for it. Thanks for your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looks delicious I would pick pic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Great cook looks really good I would go 2Outback Kamado Bar and Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks @Bruce Pearson @Aussie Ora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 tinyfish, this dish looks awesome. I think I'd pick picture one or two but after considerable thought I'd go with no. 1 either way it's a winner.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thank you @MacKenzie, it looks like its going to be a split decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I vote for #1 - it says "paella" to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Motion carried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 @tony b thank you sir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...