Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Name: Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 3/4 cup farro and 1 cup shrimp mixture)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked pearled farro; 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup vertically sliced onion; 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper; 1 cup asparagus, diagonally cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1/2 cup water; 8 basil leaves

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Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Yield

Serves 4 (serving size: about 3/4 cup farro and 1 cup shrimp mixture)

Pearled farro is a fine sub for brown rice. While hearty, pearled farro isn't a whole grain; unpearled, whole-grain farro cooks in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked pearled farro
3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vertically sliced onion
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 cup asparagus, diagonally cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1/2 cup water
8 basil leaves

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook farro according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

Step 2

Combine soy sauce and crushed red pepper in a bowl. Stir in cornstarch with a whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; swirl to coat. Add ginger, shrimp, and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Return pan to high heat; add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, bell pepper, and asparagus; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture, stock, and 1/2 cup water to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp mixture and basil; cook 1 minute. Serve with farro.

Ratings & Reviews

Liked the flavor, but wouldn't call it a stir-fry

2015-11-25T09:19:22-05:00 BZsMom

I liked the flavors in this dish - the ginger combined with the basil was very interesting. But at the very end, you add a lot of liquid to the pan (3TB soy sauce plus 1/2 cup water), so everything ends up just boiled. And you're only supposed to cook it for a minute, so nothing really evaporates. If I make this again (probably won't even bother), I won't add the 1/2 cup water.

This was really great!

2016-03-23T23:42:38-04:00 Shushka

This was a great recipe and the sauce actually thickened up! Our full review with pictures is here: http://www.nickandalonakitchen.com/2016/03/shrimp-and-asparagus-stir-fry.html

Great flavor & Sauce - AND really quick and easy as well

2016-02-17T15:32:27-05:00 Jenelle

Both my husband and I really liked this. We thought the sauce was perfect and the flavors great! We cooked this up really quickly with a napa cabbage stir fry as well.

Pretty Good!

2015-12-11T12:27:46-05:00 Alona

I've had better stir-frys, but this was still pretty tasty! I would decrease the water next time, as the sauce was pretty thin. http://determinedwwmomma.blogspot.com

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