Is That a Big Grouper or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

Hey Mike! Wow that's big! What'cha got there?

"It's a black grouper I just got in and am prepping for tonight's special."

Oh yeah? What's the special tonight?

"It's pan roasted black grouper with scallops, Key West pink shrimp over farro with panchetta and confit of broccoli rabe."

Mmmmmm. Sounds tasty. Tell me about the grouper!

"Black Grouper is a deep water white fish that has a light flavor. It's my favorite fish in Key West because of the steak-like texture. For people up north, it's got a nice firm texture like halibut. 

Tonight it's paired with broccoli rabe confit cooked in olive oil and garlic for about an hour and farro."

That's sounds great but what the heck is farro?

"Farro is an ancient grain that the Romans cultivated and ate when they were in Egypt. It's a member of the wheat family and is a nutritious high complex carbohydrate. It adds texture and a nutty flavor to the food. Just consider it the quinoa of Europe."

Well if it's good enough for the Romans I guess it's good enough for me. Time to conquer the special!