Spicy Shrimp (Dopeaja) from Bangladesh

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Spicy Shrimp (Dopeaja) from Bangladesh

Spicy Shrimp (Dopeaja) is a dish from Bangladesh made by combining shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and spices to create a phenomenal 30-minute dinner. This dish is spicy and flavorful, and is best served over a bed of white rice.

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Ingredients

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  • cup canola oil
  • ½ inch ginger grated
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground red pepper
  • 2 tbsp onion pureed
  • 1 ½ cup Shrimp raw
  • ½ onion sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1 tomato chopped, large
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 bunch scallions chopped
  • white rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in the pan. Once heated, add the spices, the pureed onion, and a tbsp of water to the pan and let cook for about 4 minutes, until fragrant. 
  2. Add the raw shrimp and the onions to the pan and pour the ½ cup of water over it. Add the sea salt to taste. Cook covered on medium-high heat for about 8 minutes, then uncover the pan and allow about ¾ of the water to evaporate out. 
  3.  When the water is almost gone, add the tomato, cilantro, and scallions. Cook for about 8-10 more minutes or until the oil begins to separate. 
  4. Serve over a bed of white rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For personal or educational use only. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 508mg (21%) Potassium 269mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1118IU (22%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 508mg 21%
Potassium 269mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1118IU 22%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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