Paella a la Basquaise

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Casseroles
2cRaw long-grain rice
1lbFresh mussels
18smHard-shell clams, thoroughly rinsed & scrubbed
2lbFresh halibut cut into bite-size cubes
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1/2cOlive oil
1lbFresh shrimp, peeled, with tails left on
1lgOnion, finely minced
1tsFinely minced garlic
1Red pepper, finely sliced
4lgRipe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4lbProscuitto
2smHot dry chili peppers
1/2tsSaffron
1tsOregano
1tsBasil
3cHot chicken stock, up to
4cStock
1/2lbFinely sliced Chorizo
1cShelled peas (blanched in boiling water for 5 mins)
GARNISH
Pimiento strips
2Lemons, quartered
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