Farro with Shrimp, Garlic, Lemon Zest and Parsley

By angelahon

Farro with Shrimp, Garlic, Lemon Zest and Parsley

Ingredients

• 1 c farro (2 1/2 c cooked)
• 1 3/4 c water
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb lg shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/4 c white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 Tbsp minced parsley
• Freshly grated zest of 2 lemons

Preparation

Step 1

1 Toast farro in medium saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add water and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.

2 Heat oil over medium-high heat in large skillet and add shrimp. Saute 1 1/2 minutes and add garlic, 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Saute 1 1/2 minutes longer. Pour into a bowl.

3 Add wine to pan and scrape up anything stuck to pan bottom. Add farro, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and saute, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp mixture, parsley, and lemon zest and serve.