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Shrimp and Farro Salad

Shrimp laying on top of farro, pistachios, and sliced radishes. Garnished with fresh green herbs, sliced green onions, and grated parmesan cheese.
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Farro is a hearty grain and pulls together different ingredients into a terrific side or main dish recipe - add some veggies and a protein like shrimp or tofu.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 1/4 cup pearled farro
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 cups peas, fresh or frozen shelled
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, shelled & chopped
  • 4 stalks green onions, sliced on the bias (diagonal)
  • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated - as garnish
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Make The Farro and Dressing

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add 1/2 tsp of salt.  Add the farro and cook uncovered at a simmer ~30 minutes or until desired doneness.  Strain and place in a large bowl.
  • Mix 4 Tbsp olive oil, 4 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper in a small bowl.  
  • Pour liquid mixture over farro, stir, and place in refrigerator to cool before adding other ingredients.  Stir occasionally so it doesn't clump.

Make The Shrimp:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.  Add 1/2 tsp salt and peeled and deveined shrimp.  Cook ~ 2-3 minutes or until done (it won't take long).  
  • Blanch shrimp in ice cold water to stop the cooking process.  
  • Strain and place in bowl.  Add 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and pinch of pepper.  Stir and place in refrigerator.

Put It All Together:

  • When farro is cold add: peas, radishes, pistachios, green onions, parsley, and mint.  
  • Add salt to taste.  
  • Plate and garnish with shrimp and Parmesan cheese.  Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

  • Marinate the shrimp over night if you want it to soak up more lemon flavor.
  • Wanna get fancy? Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise (see picture).  This takes some knife skills so be careful!
  • Mint oxidizes (turns brown/black) easy.  Wait until the last minute to add in the mint if preparing ahead of time.

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