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Shrimp salad with spinach pkhali and aged motal cheese

1 serving

15 minutes

This salad is a vibrant embodiment of Georgian cuisine, combining the freshness of seafood, the richness of nutty pkhali, and the spiciness of aged matsoni cheese. Shrimp sautéed in butter with a sprig of thyme acquire a subtle aroma that harmoniously complements the tender spinach. Nutty pkhali, a traditional Georgian paste, adds depth of flavor with hints of garlic and walnuts. Matsoni cheese gives the dish a piquant taste and a slight acidity, making it perfect for both a light lunch and an exquisite appetizer on a festive table. This dish is a true symphony of flavors where each ingredient plays its role to create a harmonious combination. Try it and immerse yourself in a gastronomic journey through sunny Georgia!

Shrimp salad with spinach pkhali and aged motal cheese
Energy value per serving
Calories
575.9kcal
Proteins
33grams
Fats
46.6grams
Carbohydrates
5.5grams
Ingredients
1serving
Cheese
6 
g
Olive oil
20 
ml
Butter
5 
g
Thyme
1 
sprig
Walnuts
30 
g
Spinach
100 
g
Garlic
1 
g
Cooking steps
  • 1

    To prepare pkhali, blanch the spinach, dry it with a towel - cool it down.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Spinach: 100 g
  • 2

    Grate the walnuts on a fine grater, add the grated garlic, and season with salt and pepper.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Walnuts: 30 g
    2. Garlic: 1 g
  • 3

    Blend spinach in a blender, add nuts and garlic - mix.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Spinach: 100 g
    2. Walnuts: 30 g
    3. Garlic: 1 g
  • 4

    Open the peas and stuff them with pkhali. Put the remaining part in a bowl, pour in olive oil, mix, add spinach, and season with salt and pepper.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Olive oil: 20 ml
    2. Baby spinach: 25 g
  • 5

    Melt butter, add a sprig of thyme – sauté the shrimp.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter: 5 g
    2. Thyme: 1 sprig
    3. Tiger prawns: 3 pieces
  • 6

    Place spinach leaves, shrimp, peas, and pieces of cheese on the plate.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Baby spinach: 25 g
    2. Tiger prawns: 3 pieces
    3. Cheese: 6 g