Prawn and avocado salad with spiced tomato dressing

How to improve on fresh prawns with avocado? Adding a smoky, spicy tomato dressing to the mix.

  • 15 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 6 - 8

Prawn and avocado salad with spiced tomato dressing

Ingredients

  • 24 king prawns or tiger prawns, peeled, tails intact
  • 3 avocados, cut into thin wedges and drizzled with a little lemon juice to prevent discolouring
  • 3 baby cos, outer leaves torn, hearts quartered
  • 3 inner celery stalks with leaves, thinly sliced, leaves reserved
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Baby watercress or watercress sprigs, to serve
  • 200 ml olive oil
  • 250 gm cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ¾ tsp cayenne, or to taste
  • Dash of Cognac or brandy
  • 1 For spiced tomato dressing, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat, add tomatoes and fry, tossing occasionally, until scorched and softened (4-5 minutes). Add garlic, rind and vinegar, remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Add remaining ingredients, blend until smooth, season to taste and refrigerate in an airtight container until required. Dressing will keep for up to 5 days, taste before using and brighten with a squeeze of lemon juice if necessary.
  • 2 Arrange prawns, avocado, cos and celery on a serving platter, season to taste and drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, then dressing to taste, scatter with celery leaves and watercress and serve.

Drink Suggestion: Pale, dry rosé Drink suggestion by Max Allen.

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It was hot – I’m not complaining after this long wait! – and I was busy with lots of work, so I wanted something simple and fresh for supper. I bought some lovely large prawns from Sandys, the local Twickenham fishmongers. They were labelled ‘Never been frozen’, which probably put them ahead of the ones I’d bypassed in the supermarket. I might be in a hurry but I still wanted the best. I had plenty of salad stuff at home but picked up a mango from the vegetable and fruit stall in the high street, asking the stallholder to pick out a nice ripe one for me.

The preparation was pretty instant (you can see I’m in a bit of an instant mood at the moment, what with the Quick Yogurt & Strawberries Ice Cream a couple of nights ago!). But that’s summer for you. Who wants to do the proverbial slaving over a hot stove? The prawns were wonderful.

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They were already cooked and I just had to peel them. They were large, juicy and very delicious. I had a mix of salads in my fridge: a baby gem lettuce, some peppery rocket and a fennel bulb. I broke the baby gem leaves in half straight into my serving bowl. I added a handful of rocket and then sliced some of the fennel and mixed it all round with my hand. I cut a few baby tomatoes in half and peeled and sliced an avocado. I laid them on the greenery and then peeled the prawns and put them on top.

I was dithering a bit about the mango. Should I just slice it and make a separate dressing? Then I decided to do a rough version of a mango salsa I often do with tuna ( click here for recipe ). I chopped some of the mango and mixed it with some finely chopped red onion, some fresh red chilli and coriander. I seasoned with salt and pepper then squeezed in some fresh lemon juice (I prefer lime in this salsa but didn’t have lime). Then I added some extra virgin olive oil and mixed it all together.

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I tasted to check seasoning then carefully spooned it over the prawns and salad. It looked pretty good!

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It tasted wonderful. The flavours all came together beautifully. It was so fresh but with the creaminess of the avocado, the sweet mango, a kick of chilli and gorgeous prawns bringing a little taste of the sea. I’d love to have been by the sea right them. But actually it was pretty good in my garden too. Flowers in bloom. Warm evening and a glass of chilled rose. A little bit of heaven in a Twickenham garden!

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Frequently Asked Questions about prawn salad:

  • What is prawn salad made from? Prawn salad typically consists of cooked prawns (also known as shrimp), mixed with a variety of vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers. The salad is often dressed with a vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing.
  • How to make prawn salad? To make a basic prawn salad, start by cooking the prawns until they are pink and opaque. Then, chop up your choice of vegetables and mix them together with the prawns. Finally, drizzle with your preferred dressing and serve.
  • How to cook prawns for salad? Prawns can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, grilling, or pan-frying. To cook prawns for salad, start by removing the heads, shells, and tails. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they are pink and opaque. Alternatively, you can grill or pan-fry the prawns with a little bit of oil and seasoning.
  • What to serve with prawn salad? Prawn salad can be served on its own as a light meal or appetizer, or alongside other dishes such as bread, rice, or pasta.
  • What is the best combination with prawns? Prawns pair well with a variety of flavors, including garlic, lemon, chili, and herbs such as basil or cilantro. They also go well with avocado, mango, and citrus fruits.
  • What can I serve with cold prawns when cooked? Cold prawns can be served as a standalone dish with a dipping sauce or mixed into a salad. They also pair well with cocktail sauce, aioli, or a spicy dipping sauce.
  • What to avoid while eating prawns? To avoid getting sick from prawns, it is important to make sure they are cooked properly. Avoid eating raw or undercooked prawns, as they may contain harmful bacteria or viruses. Additionally, people who are allergic to shellfish should avoid eating prawns.

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Our Michelin Chefs Cook series always brings you the best videos of top chefs working their craft. Whether it’s a killer steak , better-for-you takeout foods , or warming soups and stews , there are always new tricks that you can learn from our Michelin-starred chef recipe collections. 

Here we have scoured the internet for some of the best gourmet salad recipes from top chefs. Salad is great comfort food that can come together in a dash, but it's easy to get into a rut. Stop making ordinary salads and toss together a show stopper that everyone will want to dig into. Mix plant-based ingredients with meat, poultry or fish and you can always lean on the classics like potato salad, corn salad and caprese but adding your own twist.

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Don't neglect your side salad, with these recipes form Michelin star chefs you can elevate your side dish to something that is just as appreciated as your main course. Green salads come alive with the addition of cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, toasted almonds, bell peppers goat cheese, red onions and of course high-quality olive oil. Pomegranate molasses and figs can really add excitement to your salad.

6 salad recipes by Michelin-starred chefs

1. jean-georges vongerichten's shrimp salad.

For a light starter to any meal, try the acclaimed chef’s steamed shrimp salad with two dressings. We love this salad for its simplicity - just fresh shrimps and mixed greens come together with two different types of luxurious sauces.

  • Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp then split them in two, keeping the tails attached.
  • Place on a buttered dish, season and grill for about 1 and a half to 2 minutes.
  • Plate up with seasonal salad greens, sliced avocado, enoki mushrooms and diced tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with the first dressing (1 part soy sauce, 1 part lemon juice, 1 part truffle juice and 3 parts olive oil).
  • Add chopped chives then the second dressing, a reduction of shallots, Champagne vinegar, cream and butter.

2. Gordon Ramsay’s spicy beef salad

Gordon Ramsay's salad recipe makes use of a great piece of beef and turns it into an Asian-inspired salad full of fresh cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, and herbs. The salad dressing is bright and spicy, made with fiery red chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, and mint. The entire salad is topped off with toasted peanuts.

  • Start by seasoning the steak generously and sear in a hot pan with olive oil. Turn once and cook for 2 and a half minutes on each side. Allow to rest.
  • Make the spicy dressing: deseed a chilli and chop, crush in a pestle and mortar with a peeled garlic clove and salt. Add two teaspoons of palm sugar, fish sauce and fresh lime. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
  • Prepare the vegetables and coat in the dressing.
  • Plate up with the sliced, rested steak. Top with crushed, toasted peanuts.

3. Daniel Boulud’s favourite salad recipes

Chef Daniel Boulud creates two super easy summer salads - one with a medley of tomatoes, another with peaches and Parmesan cheese. If you're used to making tomato caprese salad, try the starred-chef's version with labneh instead.

Labneh, a Middle Eastern fresh cheese, is easily made at home - simply wrap a cheesecloth over some greek yoghurt and hang over a bowl in the fridge overnight. The result will be a fresh cheese with a cream cheese-like consistency that can take on any flavour you wish in a dish.

  • For the tomato salad: cut heirloom and cherry tomatoes into wedges and season. Make a dressing with tomato water, lemon juice, garlic, honey, sumac, olive oil, salt and pepper. Plate up with drained labneh, sliced avocado and shallots before garnishing with basil and a pinch of sumac.
  • For the second summery salad: use a leafy green base with herbs and add flaked pecorino cheese to cooked quinoa and sliced peach. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and chopped black olives. Drizzle with a Champagne vinaigrette or balsamic dressing.

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4. Thomas Keller Caesar salad

If you are after a good old caesar, Thomas Keller's salad is where it’s at. In this video for the New York Times , the chef goes through each and every element of this American classic, from what olive oil to use, why you use anchovies in the dressing, to what type of salt you should be sprinkling on your salads. This is the guide to help you make the best Caesar salad of your life.

  • Make the anchovy paste.
  • Grate the parmesan cheese onto a baking sheet to make a parmesan crisp.
  • Add a garlic clove and coarse salt to the anchovy paste to perfume the bowl with garlic.
  • Add a raw egg and blend until it coats the back of the spoon. Gradually add olive oil to emulsify.
  • Add the torn salad leaves to the emulsified dressing and another pinch of salt. Grind black pepper over the top and squeeze lemon juice.
  • Grate more fresh parmesan into the bowl and add broken pieces of the parmesan crisp. Toss all the ingredients together.
  • Plate up and garnish with more grated parmesan and single brown anchovies.

5. Massimo Bottura’s Caesar salad

Called Modena to Dubai, Bottura’s salad shares a few elements in common with the Caesar salad, but is something entirely new that only Bottura can create. Ingredients like Parmesan cheese mingle with balsamic vinegar from Bottura’s hometown of Modena, as well as ingredients unique to the Middle East.

While we don't recommend it, you may (if you absolutely must) substitute the balsamic vinegar with red wine vinegar if you can't find it, and go for a good mix of baby greens and edible flowers for visual effect.

  • Arrange the base leaves and herbs delicately. Grate a boiled egg yolk before adding dots of extra virgin olive oil and caesar salad sauce.
  • Drizzle in balsamic vinegar and dot with lemon gel.
  • Add thin slices of crunchy bread and parmesan crisps to garnish.

6. Enrico Crippa’s 21-31-41 salad recipe

This is one of Crippa’s most famous recipes, partly because it uses a whopping 40+ ingredients for a salad that is kept entirely raw. His process of picking all the ingredients, such as succulents, greens, roots, and flowers from his two gardens makes for fascinating viewing, and the resulting salad is a symphony of raw flavours. 

You won't find any feta cheese or red onions here. Rather, the entire dish is about tasting the incredible diversity in flavours and textures of greens - some familiar, some not so much. Use it as a guide to creating your own composition of fresh vegetables.

  • Prepare the fresh salad leaves and herbs.
  • Assemble the dish by combining the leaves, add a pinch of salt, sesame needs and nori seaweed.
  • Add candied ginger water, julienned pieces of candied ginger, some drops of Barolo wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Stir together carefully.
  • Add aromatic herbs and assemble. Top with hazelnuts.
  • Garnish with edible flowers to add colour.

Salads provide an endless source of creativity in the kitchen. To trigger your tastebuds and try out some new flavour combinations, check out these mouth-watering salad recipes: pea and asparagus with goat’s cheese, an Italian white bean salad, a Persian eggplant and tomato salad, and a vegan cauliflower and potato salad.

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Griddled spiked prawns with fragrant salad

Serves 4 Starters and mains

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Ingredients

  • 750g-1kg raw whole prawns
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For the fragrant salad

  • juice 1 lime
  • 2tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 pinches coconut palm sugar
  • 1 Bombay onion or red onion, quartered and finely sliced
  • 8 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1⁄2 cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced
  • 1 papaya, skinned, deseeded and chopped into 1cm cubes
  • 4tbsp raw peanuts, lightly roasted and roughly chopped
  • Chinese flowering chives

Prepare the prawns by removing the body shell where the legs are, leaving the head and tail shell intact. Lightly cut into the back and remove the dark vein that runs all the way down to the tail. Set aside.

Using the pestle and mortar, crush the chilli and garlic to a paste with the sea salt then combine with the olive oil. Drain the bamboo skewers and thread each prawn from tail to head. Place them on an oven tray and pour over most of the chilli and garlic marinade to coat. Set aside.

To make the salad, put the lime juice, fish sauce and palm sugar in a bowl. Whisk in the oil then add the vegetables and papaya.

Heat a griddle pan and turn the prawns in their marinade. Cook as many prawn skewers as you can fit in the pan until pink and lightly charred, about 2 minutes on each side. Heat any excess marinade in a small saucepan and drizzle over the cooked prawns.

Serve alongside the fragrant salad and scatter with the peanuts, Thai basil and Chinese chives.

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Prawn Caesar salad

prawn and salad greens on a plate to form a prawn caesar salad

Ingredients

CAESAR DRESSING Place ingredients and 1 tablespoon water in a screw-top jar; season to taste. Shake well.

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

Combine ¼ cup oil and the garlic in a bowl; brush both sides of baguette slices with garlic oil. Place in a single layer on an oven tray. Bake 10 minutes or until dry and crisp.

Cover eggs with cold water in a small saucepan; bring to the boil. Cook for 4 minutes; drain. Cool eggs in cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel eggs; cut in half.

Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat; cook bacon 3 minutes each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towel.

Arrange baguette, eggs, lettuce, bacon, green onion, parmesan and prawns on a serving platter. Serve with Caesar Dressing.

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Shrimp Salad

This easy Shrimp Salad is a light, protein-packed dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. You can stuff it into wraps for lunch, serve it in lettuce cups as an appetizer, add it to salads as the main protein, and more. It only takes 10 minutes to make!

Shrimp Salad Tossed with Fresh Herbs and Celery

Anytime your grocery store puts pre-cooked shrimp on sale, grab a few bags, throw them in the freezer, and keep them on hands for recipes like this! They don’t even need to be big shrimp. I use a 41/50 size here that I snag for $7 per pound, and it works great.

This lightly creamy shrimp salad recipe is really easy to make, and hinges mostly on the freshness of the ingredients we add to it.

It’s kind of like my Salmon Salad recipe, or even Egg Salad and Cranberry Chicken Salad , in that it’s a great lunchtime staple, and can be eaten in many different ways. It travels really well, and can be taken to picnics, potlucks, and other remote gatherings.

Why This Recipe Is So Great

Packs well for lunches, picnics, etc . – I love putting this shrimp salad into wraps for lunch, or packing a container of it to enjoy at the park. It travels beautifully.

Nutritious and filling – There are a ton of protein and nutrients here in this recipe. It’s satisfying too!

Refreshing and delicious – This is wonderful served chilled, and the balance of creaminess from the sauce and brightness of the herbs is perfection. I love putting it into a lettuce wrap.

Economic option for enjoying seafood – Shrimp is one of the cheaper options for seafood, and you can also tweak the size per your cost needs. As much as I love things like lobster or crab (hello Crab Stuffed Avocado and Crab Cakes ), they are pricey.

Shrimp Salad Recipe Served in Lettuce Cups with Lemon Slices

Tips for Best Results

Buy pre-cooked shrimp – Not only is it easier and more convenient, but I find that they always somehow get the shrimp more tender than I do if I try to cook it myself.

Use the freshest ingredients  – Most people don’t realize how quickly fresh produce loses its flavor as it sits in the fridge. Try to make your grocery trip pretty close to actually making this, since most of the mix-in ingredients are fresh items that you want to be as crunchy and flavorful as possible.

Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving – While this isn’t essential, the shrimp salad will taste a little bit better if it sits in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving. It allows the flavors to meld together and makes the salad more refreshing.

Step by Step Overview :

Shrimp salad is mostly all about prep work. We’ll need to chop up all the vegetables and herbs, and mix together the dressing.

To begin, finely chop some fresh celery, fresh dill, chives, and shallots. Then add them to a large bowl with some mayonnaise , olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper:

Chopped Chives, Dill, Celery, Shallots, Mayonnaise, and Seasonings

I like the milder nature of the shallots, but feel free to substitute red onion or thinly sliced green onion here.

Also make sure to use a good quality mayonnaise.  It’s wild how much the taste quality varies among mayonnaise brands at the grocery store. I now prefer to make my own  Mayonnaise  from scratch, but if you’re using storebought, I’ve had good experience with Sir Kensington brand.

Mix everything well to coat. You can see that the mayonnaise dressing here is very light. Add more if you wish, but I like it on the lighter side.

Fresh Herbs and Vegetables in Mixing Bowl

Next, add the shrimp!

What Kind of Shrimp to Use

My recommendation is to purchase pre-cooked shrimp from the store instead of raw, because it’s easy to thaw and use, and it’s less likely to be overcooked. However, you can certainly cook raw shrimp in a skillet for a couple minutes, until it turns pink, then cool it and add to the salad. It’s just a lot more work.

Fresh or Frozen: I find that fresh shrimp vs frozen doesn’t really make much difference. Most shrimp you come across will be previously frozen, unless you live somewhere coastal.

Farmed or Wild: Both work fine here, though I tend to prefer farmed shrimp. Sometimes the wild varieties have really strong flavors that are overly “fishy,” but this all comes down to your preferences.

Peeled and Deveined: Opt for deveined and peeled shrimp. Most small shrimp will already have the shell and vein removed.

Size: Save your money and don’t bother getting the jumbo shrimp here. The little shrimp, 41/50 per pound, are actually great because they are bite-sized.

How to Quick Thaw Frozen Shrimp

Place the shrimp in a bowl in the sink and run cold water over it for about 10-15 minutes, until no longer frozen. Drain shrimp well after soaking, then dry well with paper towel or a kitchen towel, so you don’t water down the dressing.

Shrimp In a big mixing bowl with herbs and celery

Give everything a thorough toss, so every shrimp is coated in herbs and dressing:

Recipe for Shrimp Salad In a Bowl With Celery Herb Creamy Dressing

Now taste a shrimp and see if it needs any adjustments. Does it need extra salt or black pepper? A little more mayonnaise? Make those adjustments now.

Shrimp Tossed with Dill, Celery, and Creamy Dressing, Served Cold in a Bowl

For the best results, chill the shrimp salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld. But, you may also eat this right away if you prefer.

How to Serve It

I recommend adding a few lemon wedges on the side for serving, so those who like extra acidity with their seafood can squeeze before enjoying. Also decide what temperature you tend to like your salads. Do you enjoy them thoroughly chilled, straight cold from the fridge, or closer to room temperature? If you prefer closer to room temperature, simply remove the shrimp salad from the fridge 20 minutes before serving.

Enjoy as is for the perfect lunch, or spoon onto a bed of crisp lettuce (I recommend butter lettuce or Romaine), tortillas, or Sourdough Discard Flatbread .

You can also stuff it into avocado halves like my Crab Stuffed Avocado , add scoops to leafy salads to serve as the main protein, or put into New England style hot dog buns like in a Lobster Roll Recipe . You can also try them in Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns or soft Brioche buns.

Curry Chicken Salad ,  Zucchini Ribbon Salad , and  Shrimp Avocado Salad  are some of my other favorite light dishes. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

This simple salad works well with substitutions, if you’d like to experiment with different ingredients.

Use grilled shrimp – During the summertime I love using leftover grilled shrimp here for a smoky flavor.

Bell peppers – Try adding small pieces of sweet red bell peppers for crunch and flavor.

Lime juice – Swap lime juice for the fresh lemon juice. Add lime zest or lemon zest for more aroma.

Seasonings – Add 1/2 teaspoon of old bay seasoning, or try 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder.

Recipe FAQ:

Up to 3 days, in an airtight container. Seafood doesn’t last as long as other food.

Not recommended, as the textures of all the fresh ingredients, like the crunchy celery and herbs, will get damaged by freezing.

Yes, it is Whole30 friendly, paleo, gluten free, dairy free, and low carb.

Stuff it into avocado halves, add it to salads as the main protein, serve in lettuce cups, place into New England style hot dog buns like lobster rolls, put it into sandwiches or wraps, serve in endive cups, etc.

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Shrimp Salad In a Bowl with Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill
  • 1/4 cup minced shallot
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 pounds cooked 41/50 shrimp*

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except for the shrimp.
  • Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Serve cold, and enjoy!

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

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18 Comments on “Shrimp Salad”

Hi. Those precooked frozen shrimp are usually quite bland. Would it be ok to cook them slightly with some seasoning, cool them then use them? I’m also using this recipe as a supper meal. Not a light snack or anything lol. Thanks

Absolutely that’s fine!

LIGHT AND rEFRESSHING sALAD FOR hOT dAYS . sERVED THIS WITH A gLASS OF wHITE wINE AND IT WAS fABULOUS. MY HUSBAND ENJOYED IT.

WILL MAKE AGAIN

Can’t wait to try it.

Can you send me the recipe for the chicken using the aji Amarillo paste I can’t find it in my email. And would love to make it.

Hi Joanne! Your shrimp salad recipe looks fresh, simple, healthy, & delicious. My question is about the sodium content. This recipe has 1339mg in one serving, but with only 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 cup mayo in the entire recipe (6 servings) I can’t see where that’s coming from. Could you explain? I’m new to watching for sodium content, but my father is now strictly limited to under 2,000mg/day and we’re anxious to try your recipe!

Hi Lisa, the nutrition has to be taken with a grain of salt (pun not intended but don’t know how else to say it lol). I pay for a nutritional calculator and it’s calculated using a database, much like many diet websites, it’s based off certain ingredients in the database. So even the mayo, salt content probably varies between those. If your father has a medical condition, I would make sure to look at all the ingredients you’re using individually, particularly the shrimp. I think even varieties of shrimp (farmed vs wild) will vary in salt. Good luck.

Lisa, My mother was on an extremely strict sodium diet 4 years ago and what i did was read every label on the jar or box I was using. I also bought Mrs.Dash no-salt seasoning. If I made a shrimp salad I would add up all the items in it to get the sodium content. If a recipe called for salt I would use the salt-free seasoning or just leave it out altogether. Hope this helps you.

Hello Joanne! I hope your household is safe, happy and doing well! I have a question for you: what brand of mayonnaise do you use? Are you allowed to tell me? I usually buy Hellman’s Light just to save myself some calories, but the taste isn’t always great. I’ve learned that I can trust your taste buds!

Hi Jennifer, likewise! This is a tough question. I don’t honestly have one that’s my go-to because I’ve in the past year become more concerned with the health aspect. Most mainstream mayonnaises are made with industrial seed oils like soybean oil, sunflower, etc, and I generally don’t consume those anymore. My favorite based on true flavor is Sir Kensington, but I don’t consume sunflower oil anymore and that’s what they use. They have one that’s made with avocado oil but I find the flavor to be dreadful. There’s one from Thrive Market made with coconut oil, which sounds weird, but I sometimes find myself using that. I’m looking for a new one still. Sorry I can’t be more help!

Your shrimp salads/appetizers look amazing! Just enough ingredients to make it wonderful. I hate recipes that have so many ingredients it’s a pain to make…thank you! Going to try the shrimp salad first for Thanksgiving!

 You list 2 pounds, 41 to 50 shrimp. A pound of frozen shrimp is 41 to 50 shrimp so am I to use 1 pound of frozen, or am I to use 2 pounds which would be 82 to 100 shrimp? 

41 to 50 refers to the size category of the shrimp just as a reference point. You need 2 pounds no matter what size you use. Does that make sense?

Ohh such a great seafood salad to have in my back pocket.

I’ve been looking for a shrimp recipe forever.  Thank you!

Perfect low-carb lunch!

such a great dish , thanks so much

I love shrimp salad lettuce wraps..yum!!

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Shrimp Caesar Salad

Shrimp Caesar Salad

Caesar salads are great as a starter or side dish for a meal, but as an main course? You’ve just made yourself an easy dinner that will leave you wondering, “why don’t I do that more often?” Making Caesar dressing from scratch is a breeze, even if you don’t have anchovies (I leave them out of my dressing). Homemade croutons take this shrimp Caesar salad to the next level, and the shrimp are just a little bit spicy to pair with the creamy dressing. In fact, I make the dressing a little bit spicy here. Putting chopped jalapenos in the dressing is totally optional, but I love the touch of heat that it gives this Caesar salad .

Shrimp Caesar Salad

You can definitely use store-bought croutons for this salad, but since I always have a loaf of homemade sourdough in my kitchen, I like to use the last few slices for homemade croutons. Just drizzle with olive oil and garlic salt and croutons are ready after about 10 minutes in the oven! Put them in the oven while you’re cooking your shrimp and dinner is ready. Traditional Caesar salad uses romaine lettuce, but since I grow green and red leaf lettuces in my garden, I used green leaf for this salad. You can use any kind of lettuce that you like! I think romaine is popular because it’s extra crunchy, but any lettuce will work just fine. Peeling and deveining shrimp is super easy, and raw shrimp cook up in minutes for a tasty salad topping. I leave the tails on for the photos, but you can certainly take them off before cooking to make enjoying your shrimp Caesar salad easier.

Shrimp Caesar Salad

I like to toss my salad in a large bowl with the dressing before topping with shrimp and croutons and serving, but if you’re going to be making this in advance, I recommend storing the lettuce and dressing separately from each other to prevent the greens from getting soggy. I like to wash and dry my lettuce in a salad spinner and leave it sitting in the refrigerator just like that before assembling and eating!

Shrimp Caesar Salad

  • 3 slices cubed sourdough bread
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • ½ tbsp. garlic salt
  • 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 1 head romaine or green leaf lettuce, washed and chopped
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed, finely chopped (optional)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the sourdough on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp. olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt and toss with your hands to combine. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, cook the shrimp. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until pink and no longer translucent, flipping over to cook on both sides evenly.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and chopped jalapeno (if using).
  • To assemble the salad, place lettuce in a large bowl and toss with about half the dressing. Add more dressing as needed. Add shrimp and croutons and give a toss to combine. Serve immediately topped with Parmesan cheese.

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Spicy Prawn and Peanut Noodle Salad

This no-cook salad with spicy prawns and salted peanuts is super quick assemble, needing only 15 minutes.

prawn and peanut noodle salad

Ingredients

small cucumber, finely sliced into 1/2 moons

caster sugar

white wine vinegar

cooked rice noodles, we used flat ribbon

vegetable oil

runny honey

red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

cooked and peeled king prawns

spring onions, finely sliced

roasted and salted peanuts, roughly chopped

small handful coriander, roughly chopped 

  • Step  2 Put the noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with just-boiled water. Leave to warm through for 5min, then drain well and tip into a large serving bowl.
  • Step  3 In a small jug mix the oil, soy sauce, honey, chilli and remaining 1tbsp vinegar and toss through the noodles along with the prawns, spring onions and marinated cucumber. Sprinkle over the peanuts and coriander and serve.

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  • Saturates: 2g
  • Total sugars: 6g

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Olivier Salad

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MAIN INGREDIENTS

Potatoes

Olivier salad is a Russian salad with variable ingredients, but it is typically made with chopped vegetables, meat, and mayonnaise. The key ingredients include diced potatoes, vegetables, eggs, chicken, or ham. This salad is one of the most important appetizers at the New Year's salad buffets in Russia, as well as in some of the other countries of the former USSR. The original was invented in the 1860s by Lucien Olivier, a chef in the popular Moscow restaurant called L'Hermitage . Olivier guarded the recipe until he died, but it is believed that the recipe was stolen by an employee who watched the chef at work, so the salad is still made today. Another theory says that the recipe for the new Olivier salad was developed by one of the restaurant's customers who wanted to keep the salad alive after the chef passed away. Olivier salad as we know it today is nothing like the original version, because it was called game bird mayonnaise , made with gourmet ingredients such as black caviar, capers, hen, and crayfish tails. Over time, the salad evolved and most of the gourmet ingredients have been replaced with more common ones such as peas, chicken, ham, and pickles. Today, the variations are endless, but most Russian chefs agree on one thing: adding carrots to the Olivier is a heresy. Interestingly, Olivier salad is also sometimes called Russian salad, while the meatless version is called French salad or francuska salata , probably due to the French name of its creator. The Spanish version is known as ensaladilla rusa. It is so popular in Spain that it's an important part of the Spanish gastronomy as well as being a staple in schools and summer camps all over the country. Ensaladilla rusa is also one of Spain's most popular tapas – in some cases, it's even served free of charge if you order a beer. There's also the Piedmontese insalata russa, typically consumed as an appetizer, and with many variations, so the salad might also include ingredients such as pickled cauliflower, anchovies, and tuna. Interestingly, in the Italian municipality of Carrù, tuna is an obligatory element of the salad.

Olivier salad is a Russian salad with variable ingredients, but it is typically made with chopped vegetables, meat, and mayonnaise. The key ingredients include diced potatoes, vegetables, eggs, chicken, or ham. This salad is one of the most important appetizers at the New Year's salad buffets in Russia, as well as in some of the other countries of the former USSR.

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Mari Vanna Moscow

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Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago

Café Pushkin

Café Pushkin

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Pelmeni is one of Russia's national dishes, a small dumpling with a delicately thin dough, filled with anything from ground meat or fish to mushrooms. The fillings can be mild or very spicy, depending on the amount of seasonings such as various fresh herbs, black pepper, and onions. Pelmeni dumplings are served in almost every Russian restaurant, as well as in numerous Russian homes where each family has their own recipe for the dish.

Pelmeni is one of Russia's national dishes, a small dumpling with a delicately thin dough, filled with anything from ground meat or fish to mushrooms. The fillings can be mild or very spicy, depending on the amount of seasonings such as various fresh herbs, black pepper, and onions.

VARIATIONS OF Pelmeni

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MOST ICONIC Pelmeni

Lepim i Varim

Lepim i Varim

Café Pushkin

Varenichnaya №1

Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago

Beef Stroganoff

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When it first appeared in the mid-19th-century Russia, beef Stroganoff was a dish made out of lightly floured beef cubes that have been sautéed and cooked in a simple sauce made from stock and mustard with only a small amount of sour cream. The origin of the dish is unclear, but it is most likely linked to a French chef—or a French-trained chef—working for the Stroganoff family. Although Russian in origin, the dish is strongly influenced by the French style of cooking—this is most obviously seen in the way the beef is cut, in either cubes or strips. The first known recipe appeared in Elena Molokhovets’s A Gift to Young Housewives, published in 1871. Since then, the dish has had major alterations. The beef is still cut in strips, but the sauce is much richer; with sliced mushrooms and onions that are cooked with beef stock and thickened a bit with sour cream that is only stirred in at the end. The dish is traditionally served with potato straws, but is often served with either rice pilav, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

When it first appeared in the mid-19th-century Russia, beef Stroganoff was a dish made out of lightly floured beef cubes that have been sautéed and cooked in a simple sauce made from stock and mustard with only a small amount of sour cream.

The origin of the dish is unclear, but it is most likely linked to a French chef—or a French-trained chef—working for the Stroganoff family. Although Russian in origin, the dish is strongly influenced by the French style of cooking—this is most obviously seen in the way the beef is cut, in either cubes or strips.

MOST ICONIC Beef Stroganoff

Café Pushkin

Yolki-Palki

Russian Pub

Russian Pub

Bolshoi

These traditional Russian pancakes are prepared with flour, eggs, milk, yeast, and a pinch of salt. What distinguishes them from other pancakes is the addition of yeast, since similar equivalents mostly do not add any leavening agents. The batter is poured over a hot pan, shaped into a circle, and fried for a couple of minutes on both sides. The tradition of preparing this traditional Russian dish originates from ancient times: it was a ceremonial dish, served during the pagan holiday called Maslenitsa – a week-long festivity praising the end of winter and the celebration of spring. With their shape and color, blini symbolized the long-awaited Sun. However, blini are not consumed exclusively during Maslenitsa, as they have become one of the most popular dishes in Russia, and are also commonly eaten around the world. Blini are extremely versatile and can be served with sweet or savory fillings. Some of the Russian favorites include various jams, condensed milk, while the most famous savory version is topped with fish roe or caviar.

These traditional Russian pancakes are prepared with flour, eggs, milk, yeast, and a pinch of salt. What distinguishes them from other pancakes is the addition of yeast, since similar equivalents mostly do not add any leavening agents. The batter is poured over a hot pan, shaped into a circle, and fried for a couple of minutes on both sides.

MOST ICONIC Blini

Café Pushkin

Buloshnaya Cafe

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Ukha is a rustic Russian soup consisting of a broth filled with herbs, seasonings, root vegetables, and fish such as salmon, cod, perch, and trout. A bit of vodka is often added into the pot while the soup is simmering. Although it originated as a simple broth, it evolved into an elaborate dish during the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was served in Russian courts. Apparently, the soup is so good that it was even a favorite of Ivan the Terrible.

Ukha is a rustic Russian soup consisting of a broth filled with herbs, seasonings, root vegetables, and fish such as salmon, cod, perch, and trout. A bit of vodka is often added into the pot while the soup is simmering. Although it originated as a simple broth, it evolved into an elaborate dish during the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was served in Russian courts.

MOST ICONIC Ukha

Teremok

Gusyatnikoff

Savory pastry.

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Pirozhki is one of the most popular Russian dishes, often sold as street food, although it can also be made at home. The pocket-sized, oval-shaped pirozhki are yeast dough buns stuffed with a variety of ingredients such as fresh fruits, jams, and cottage cheese for the sweet varieties, or meat, eggs, vegetables, fish, and rice for the savory versions. They can be either baked or fried. The name pirozhki can be literally translated to little pies . Pirozhki are commonly consumed as a snack, and today, they are prepared in numerous versions throughout the world.

Pirozhki is one of the most popular Russian dishes, often sold as street food, although it can also be made at home. The pocket-sized, oval-shaped pirozhki are yeast dough buns stuffed with a variety of ingredients such as fresh fruits, jams, and cottage cheese for the sweet varieties, or meat, eggs, vegetables, fish, and rice for the savory versions.

MOST ICONIC Pirozhki

Café Pushkin

Solyanka is a traditional Russian soup made with meat, fish, or mushrooms, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, olives, and cabbage. The soup is usually served with lemon wedges on the side, but it is also flavored with lemon juice during the cooking process. If meat is used, it is typically beef, pork, or chicken. Solyanka is also well-known as a hangover cure and it is traditionally served with sour cream.

Solyanka is a traditional Russian soup made with meat, fish, or mushrooms, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, olives, and cabbage. The soup is usually served with lemon wedges on the side, but it is also flavored with lemon juice during the cooking process.

MOST ICONIC Solyanka

Stolovaya No 57

Stolovaya No 57

Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago

The fundamental dish of Russian cuisine is known as kasha , a porridge that has represented an essential Russian meal for centuries. Russian kasha refers to various dishes which are created with cereals, most commonly rice, wheat, or millet, and pseudocereals like buckwheat and quinoa. The dish is usually boiled in water and milk, and ranges from sweet to savory in flavor. It can be modified by numerous additions such as fresh or dried fruit, preserves, cheese, butter, vegetables, nuts, or honey. In the past, the porridge was traditionally prepared in cast iron pots and slowly baked in the oven during the night. This authentic Russian dish holds a strong symbolic meaning–it is the first solid meal served to children, and is typically served during funerals, thus symbolizing the circle of life. Varieties of the dish, prepared with different cereals, are often found in other Slavic countries such as Ukraine, Poland, and Belarus.

The fundamental dish of Russian cuisine is known as kasha , a porridge that has represented an essential Russian meal for centuries. Russian kasha refers to various dishes which are created with cereals, most commonly rice, wheat, or millet, and pseudocereals like buckwheat and quinoa.

MOST ICONIC Kasha

Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago

Medovik is a popular Russian layered honey cake consisting of honey-infused, almost biscuit-like sponges that are coated with thin layers of cream. Although there are numerous variations of the cake, the custard is usually prepared with whipped cream or various combinations of condensed milk and butter. It is believed that the cake first appeared in the 1820s and was initially created for the wife of Alexander I of Russia. The addition of condensed milk probably originates from the Soviet era, while modern variations may include berries or even chocolate. Medovik is traditionally decorated with ground walnuts and is commonly served on various special occasions.

Medovik is a popular Russian layered honey cake consisting of honey-infused, almost biscuit-like sponges that are coated with thin layers of cream. Although there are numerous variations of the cake, the custard is usually prepared with whipped cream or various combinations of condensed milk and butter.

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Herring under a fur coat (shuba).

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Shuba or herring under a fur coat is a unique Russian salad consisting of three distinctive layers: salted herring, potatoes, and beets. The salad often has more than three layers, mostly consisting of apples, onions, or hard-boiled eggs. Most people believe that it was invented by a tavern owner named Anastas Bogomilov at the beginning of the 20th century. The red color of the beets symbolizes the red flag, and potatoes symbolize the staple food of peasants and workers. Today, the salad is a well-known staple at Russian New Year celebrations.

Shuba or herring under a fur coat is a unique Russian salad consisting of three distinctive layers: salted herring, potatoes, and beets. The salad often has more than three layers, mostly consisting of apples, onions, or hard-boiled eggs.

MOST ICONIC Shuba

Grably

Guriev kasha

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Ptichye moloko

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Pozharsky cutlet (Pozharskaya kotleta)

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Mushroom Julienne

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Mimoza Salad

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I have been several times in Moloko, and amazed about the creativity, the respect of the products, and the finest quality in their menu. Wether you choose syrniki, omelette, croissant, or anything classic, the taste is unique, so rich, an explosion of flavor. As a... french gourmet, the croissant is definitively what impressed me, in this quiet and classic environment. More

we ate there twice, day after day for breafast we were 8 and liked it very much place is modern darkely decorated Food was served in style My smoked salmon omlette was terrific Coffe and juice were great )Service was ok.( people dont smile there... it is great place to open the day but not if you are looking for a quick breakfast More

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This is reasonably new restaurant in the heart of Moscow. The interior is trendy and cosy, and the music is funky and tuneful, which is a breath of fresh air compared to most restaurants in Moscow that insist on playing loud techo music. There are... smoking and non-smoking sections. The food was surprisingly good. Both me and my husband ordered (different) salads for entree course and they were generous in size and the ingredients were fresh. I had the filet mignon for main course, which had been prepared well and was very tender. It was served with a parsnip puree, delicious. My husband ordered the beef and snow-pea noodles, which had a lovely flavour but unfortunately the dish was really very oily. Our waiter was attentive however our drinks order took a surprisingly long time. The restaurant did not seem to be very busy on the night that we were there. The prices were reasonable. Overall not a bad dining experience in Moscow and we will return. More

During our first visit we had just cakes and coffee. The waiter suggested two delicious desserts a warm Pumpkin pie with pears and mango-passion fruit sorbet - worth all the calories!!! and the surprising Pumpkin cheesecake with passion fruit sorbet. My choice - the tiramisu... - was absolutely horrible. The cream was really dense - it seemed like it contained about a ton of cream stabiliser, lacking any flavour of mascarpone, amaretto or coffee. I ate only a couple of spoonfuls. Instead, I used my spoon to steal cakes from my companions… Despite the tiramisu mishap, we retuned for the second time as the warm pumpkin-pear pie was so good. This time we had eggs Benedict and poached egg with spinach - the eggs were cooked to perfection, the lightly toasted baguette was spot on, however the salad leaves scattered around the plate lacked any seasoning what so ever. So with the addition of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper - we created our own masterpieces that should have been served to us in the first place... We had the warm pumpkin-pear pie and the pumpkin cheesecake AGAIN - as it was so good the first time we came, we also had the panna cotta with strawberry sauce. All three dessert were really yummy. Again, the service was very friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately, eating here is like a lottery. Hit-and-miss. And I prefer consistency… having said that I might be back for the pumpkin-pear pie. More

Wonderful good looking and great tasting food. Excellent service in a lovely atmosphere. Quite a glamorous restaurant, especially the more formal room at the back. The front bar area is very lively and full of interesting people. Try the pate, try the gin cocktails, try... the lovely large salad bowls - you will be as impressed as I was. Highly recommend, we went three times on our recent trip to Moscow! More

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This used to be a Soviet grocery store named Moloko (milk). As long as Bolshaya Dmitrovka and its naibourhbod turned into luxury pedestrian area, the place was converted into trendy yet with classic interior restaurant/cafe. It's quite upscale yet very friendly and what I mostly... like - they serve breakfasts almost till afternoon. More

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We popped in for a quick drink before dinner but noticing the quality of food at other tables stayed for a nice leisurely meal. Beef and pork dumplings nice and filling without a side. Unless listed with a side most others would require one. Really... nice cocktails as well. More

Moloko Cafe is located right in the centre of Moscow next to (i.e. 10 mins) Teatralnaya tube station. Though it is a bit expensive, the quality of food is really good. Food portions are medium. We tired mushroom risotto, russian cheese cakes, tiramisu and coffes... and like absolutely every dish. If you are a coffee fan, you should try a sesame seed latte. More

Went there for business lunch and breakfast. I know that this place very popular among managers who work for fashion magazines (very close to their office) but I didn't find this place any special or nice. Overpriced. Food is completely avarage. Won't advise any of... my guests or won't choose it as a place for family dinner. More

Spent here my last night in Moscow with friends. It's located in the middle of an exclusive and expensive shopping area, not far from Kremlin and Tverskaya. I loved the ambience and decoration, we stayed at the bar and enjoyed the cocktails menus. The guy... in charge of the place, Denis was extremely friendly and cool. The choice and quality of the cocktails is huge, they definitely know how to make them, with a touch of originality (a bloody mary with a slice of mozzarella!) prices are definitely reasonable (many places in Barcelona - where I live - are more expensive), we even got a complimentary cocktail at the end of the night. Very recommendable, wouldn't mind to try the food menu once, I fell in love with this place would definitely go back! More

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I discovered this place yesterday. I had a wonderful breakfast and good coffee. I went back in the evening and had one of the best salad Niçoice ever. I totally recommend it. Wine, a red argentinian Malbec, was really good too. I had breakfast there... today again. More

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I have been here many times. I like the mix of cuisines they have. They work 24/7, so you could come here late night or early morning after bars. Prices are moderate. Everything I tried here was great. I recommend borsch, especially after barhopping :)

Visited this venue once again and always smiley waiter Vadim is indeed an asset for this restaurant , excellent attitude and smile is always on his face. Well Done! Food was amazing and especially variety of deserts.This place is indeed in on top 5 to... visit once n Moscow More

I went there around 10pm on a weekday and it was packed. Nevertheless I was seated immediately as the turnover was rather high. The portions were small but tasty. Servers were attentive and friendly. I liked cozy atmosphere of the place. Tables are tiny and... you can easily rub your shoulders with other people which helps in starting up a conversation if you’re interested. Locals sitting next to me were very friendly and they spoke English which was great. I’d go back. More

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Cozy, friendly, trendy and welcoming Moloko! I love this place and its employees! Well done to managemnet and owners for upkeeping the standards always.Especially young,tall and skinny guy ( dont know his name) is always open for welcome and remembers clients very well! Must visit... place in Moscow More

MOLOKO, Moscow - Boulevard Ring - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

  • Service: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5

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