Riso Venere ai Gamberetti e Zucchini (Venus Black Rice with Prawns and Zucchini) Recipe

Riso Venere ai Gamberetti e Zucchini (Venus Black Rice with Prawns and Zucchini) Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups black rice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 zucchini (courgettes), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or more to taste
  • 5 ounces peeled prawns
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bunch chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add rice and cook until tender, about 18 minutes.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir zucchini into shallot mixture.
  3. Mix prawns and white wine into zucchini mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until wine evaporates and prawns are fully cooked, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Drain rice and stir in chives. Toss rice with the prawn mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over mixture.
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