A riotous splash of colors greets the eye, starting with pink tiger shrimp strewn on a bed of glossy, nutty farro grains dotted with flecks of green herbs. Bright pops of red chili, vibrant blanched asparagus and cucumber slivers add depth and texture.

Mediterranean Farro Salad with Vietnamese-spiced Grilled Shrimp

Name: Mediterranean Farro Salad with Vietnamese-spiced Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: large Tiger shrimp, 8 peeled and deveined; Farro, 1 cup uncooked; Fresh Basil small leaves, 1/2 cup None; Fresh Mint small leaves, 1/2 cup None; Asparagus, 1 bunch blanched; medium Cucumbers, 2 thinly sliced; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Ginger, 2 teaspoons minced; Red chili, to taste finely chopped; Fish sauce, 2 tablespoons None; Lime juice, 2 tablespoons None; Olive oil, for cooking None; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season None

Category Main Course

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: June 30, 2024

Discover a fusion of two vibrant culinary worlds with this Mediterranean-Vietnamese inspired dish. Combining fresh Vietnamese flavors with the wholesome balance of the Mediterranean diet, our main ingredients are succulent Tiger shrimp, hearty Farro and an array of aromatic herbs.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large tiger shrimp - 8 - peeled and deveined
Farro - 1 cup - uncooked
Fresh basil small leaves - 1/2 cup
Fresh mint small leaves - 1/2 cup
Asparagus - 1 bunch - blanched
Medium cucumbers - 2 - thinly sliced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Ginger - 2 teaspoons - minced
Red chili - to taste - finely chopped
Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil - for cooking
Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to season

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🔥🌡️

Cook the farro according to the package instructions. Let it fluff and cool afterwards.
Step 2 - 🍤🌶️🍋

Blend garlic, ginger, chili, fish sauce, and lime juice and marinate the peeled shrimp in it. Let it sit for minimum of 30 minutes.
Step 3 - 🍤🔥🕑

Pre-heat the grill and then grill the shrimps on it. Each side should be grilled for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn opaque.
Step 4 - 🥗🌿🥒

Combine cooled farro, basil, mint, asparagus and cucumbers in a large bowl.
Step 5 - 🥗🍤🥣

Splash some olive oil and the remaining marinade from the shrimp on the salad for an extra hit of flavor.
Step 6 - 🧂🥗🫑

As per your taste, season the salad with some salt and pepper.
Step 7 - 🥗🍤🍽️

Serve the salad in a bowl with the grilled shrimp placed on the top.

Additional

This unique fusion dish not only blends elements from different cuisines, it adapts to changes seamlessly. For a vegetarian version, substitute grilled Tofu for shrimp. Making it more fun and interactive - kids can mix the salad or thread the shrimp into skewers, under adult supervision.