Dinner, Lunch

Farro with Shrimp and Asparagus

Prep 25 mins
Total 50 mins

Easy
Serves 4

TIP: Can substitute scallops for shrimp.

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi® XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid™
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Contains Milk/Dairy
Contains Wheat
Contains Eggs

Cooking mode

Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep

LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)

149g farro, rinsed
26g onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
30ml dry white wine
600ml chicken stock
120g grated Parmesan cheese, reserved
2 tablespoons lemon juice, reserved

LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)

0.68kg asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

LEVEL 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)

0.68kg frozen large shrimp, tails removed
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

TOPPINGS (optional)

Lemon wedges

LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)

1 1/2 cups farro, rinsed
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, reserved
2 tablespoons lemon juice, reserved

LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

LEVEL 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)

1 1/2 pounds frozen large shrimp, tails removed
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

TOPPINGS (optional)

Lemon wedges

Utensils

Deluxe Reversible Rack (Both Layers)
Aluminum Foil
Large Bowl

Step 1

Place the farro, onion, 2 tablespoons butter, thyme, salt, pepper, white wine, and chicken stock in the pot. Stir until combined.
Step 2

Place all Level 2 ingredients in a large bowl and toss until coated. Place the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, cover with aluminum foil, then place the rack in the pot. Place the asparagus on top of the foil.
Step 3

Slide the Deluxe Layer through the lower layer’s handles.
Step 4

Add all Level 3 ingredients to a large bowl and toss until evenly coated. Place a 15-inch sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Add the shrimp mixture to the center and fold the edges in to create a sealed packet. Place the foil packet on the Deluxe Layer.
Step 5

Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to 380°F, and set time to 35 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 10 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
Step 6

When cooking is complete, carefully remove the entire rack with the shrimp packet and asparagus.
Step 7

Add the Parmesan cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and lemon juice to the pot. Stir until creamy.
Step 8

Serve the farro with the shrimp and asparagus and lemon wedges, if desired.