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

A delicate alternative to white rice, this recipe will satisfy sophisticated palates with the unbeatable combination of prawns and courgettes!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ cups black rice
• 1 zucchini (courgettes), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or more to taste
• 5 ounces peeled prawns
• 1 bunch chives, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add rice and cook until tender, about 18 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.