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.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250kcal
Equipment
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!
Notes
Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For personal or educational use only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1118IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg