Venere Rice with Squid and Prawns in White Wine Broth

Venere Rice with Squid Tentacles and Prawns

Category: Main Courses
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Broth (Fumetto):
   Begin by preparing the fumetto (broth). Peel the prawns, making a small incision along the back to remove the intestines. Set the shrimp meat aside in the fridge and reserve the shells. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and add the garlic clove, onion (cut into wedges), and the prawn shells. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shells are well browned. Add the white wine and allow it to evaporate.

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2. Create the Broth:
   Add the water to the pan, then add the parsley stems and peppercorns to infuse the broth with flavor. Allow the mixture to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, then strain it. Keep a ladle of the broth aside for later use. The remaining broth will be used to cook the rice.

3. Cook the Rice:
   In a separate large pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add the Venere rice to the boiling broth, stirring occasionally. Cook until the rice is tender and absorbs the flavors of the fumetto, approximately 18-20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Prepare the Squid and Prawns:
   In another pan, heat the olive oil and add a clove of garlic. Once the garlic begins to brown, remove it from the pan and add the squid tentacles. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the squid begins to turn golden. Deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate. Add a ladle of the fumetto to the pan and stir.

5. Combine the Prawns:
   Once the squid is cooked through, add the prawns and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, just until the prawns turn pink and firm. Stir the mixture gently to combine the ingredients.

6. Assemble and Serve:
   Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter. Spoon the squid and prawns mixture on top of the rice, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot, enjoying the rich flavors of the seafood and the aromatic Venere rice.

Tips:

• The Venere rice, with its delicate texture and natural nutty flavor, pairs beautifully with the seafood, offering a wonderful contrast in both taste and texture.
• For extra richness, feel free to drizzle a little more olive oil over the dish before serving.
• If you prefer a stronger seafood flavor, you can add additional seafood such as mussels or clams to the dish.

Enjoy your Venere Rice with Squid Tentacles and Prawns, a true delight for any seafood lover!