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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International , Bangladeshi
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- ½ inch ginger grated
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- ½ tbsp cayenne
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground red pepper
- 2 tbsp pureed onion
- 1 ½ cup raw shrimp
- ½ onion sliced
- ½ cup water
- sea salt to taste
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 bunch scallions chopped
- white rice for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve over a bed of white rice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For personal or educational use only.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
508mg
(21%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
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
% 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.