Tiki's Seafood "Paella" with Orzo
- 3 quarts water
- 1/2 tablespoon saffron filaments
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb orzo (rice-shaped) pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 oz wt chorizo (Spanish sausage) or similar sausage, sliced
- 6 oz wt boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes
- 6 oz wt boneless pork chops, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2-inch
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced 1/2-inch
- 1/2 large green pepper, diced 1/2-inch
- 8 oz fresh fish cut into 3 pieces
- 8 medium (16-20 size per pound) shrimp, peeled and veined
- 8 fresh clams, scrubbed
- 8 fresh mussels, scrubbed
- 8 crab legs, split, cut into 3-inch segments
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup vermouth
- 1 cup fish stock or claim juice
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 6 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (optional)
