RECIPES
Black Rice with Shrimp and Dragon Fruit
A tropical delight for the senses that is both sweet and savory. Bursting with flavor, this healthy shrimp dish will leave you deliciously satisfied.
Serving
4 peopleTime
1 hourDifficulty
intermediateINGREDIENTS
2 dragon fruits
10 oz. orange juice
3 oz. honey
Lime juice
Shrimp 16/20
1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 cups water
Salt
DIRECTIONS
- Add all liquids to a mixing bowl and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, add the peeled shrimp with the liquids and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place the rice in a strainer and rinse with water.
- Boil the water and cook the rice for 25 minutes.
- On a preheated large pan, cook the marinated shrimp until ready. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the shrimp is ready, add the rice to the pan and mix well.
- Add the diced dragon fruit and combine it with the shrimp and rice.
- Serve on the dragon fruit peel and enjoy!
Chef’s Tip:
Save some of the dragon fruit and use it in its raw state (without cooking). You will have two textures of the same fruit in one plate.
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