Shrimp Bhuna

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This masala-like Bangladeshi entree gets an other boost of spirit from cleaned, head-on, sweet-water tiger shrimp; the shrimp is disposable astatine Bangladeshi/Bengali markets successful the Washington area, including Bangla Bazar successful Beltsville (301-931-8377).

The condiment is prepared astir the aforesaid arsenic that for Fish Masala (see related recipe); the interaction of sweetener added present complements the sweetness of the shrimp and seems to intensify the sauce's spiciness.

Chef Jacob Gomes prefers to usage freshly pureed ail and ginger, but you tin usage the prepared, refrigerated ginger-garlic paste that's disposable successful Indian and Asian markets. He besides calls for toasted, crushed cumin here; it's a tiny other measurement that deepens the spirit of that spice.

Serve with basmati rice.

The shrimp needs to marinate for 30 minutes.

From Namaskar Restaurant and Catering proprietor Francis Gomes and his father-in-law, cook Jacob Gomes.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4-5

For the marinade

Freshly squeezed foodstuff of 1/2 lime
1 tablespoonful pureed ail (see headnote)
1 tablespoonful peeled, pureed ginger root
Pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed turmeric
1/4 spoon reddish chili pulverization (optional)
1 lb (10 to 12) ample frozen shell-on tiger shrimp, defrosted (see headnote)

For the bhuna

2/3 cupful rootlike oil
2 mean onion, chopped into quarters, past into bladed slices (2 cups)
1 tablespoonful pureed garlic
1 tablespoonful pureed ginger root
1/2 spoon to 1 spoon salt
1/4 spoon sugar
1/4 spoon crushed turmeric
1 tablespoonful toasted, crushed cumin (see NOTE)
1/4 spoon crushed coriander
1/4 spoon crushed reddish chili pulverization (optional)
1 ample tomato, chopped into tiny dice
1 to 1 3/4 cups water
Freshly squeezed foodstuff of 1/2 lime
Thin carrot sticks, for garnish (optional)
Whole cilantro leaves, each for garnish
2 tablespoons crisp fried onions, for garnish

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 5)

Calories
310
Fat
30 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Carbohydrates
9 g
Sodium
290 mg
Cholesterol
20 mg
Protein
4 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
3 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From Namaskar Restaurant and Catering proprietor Francis Gomes and his father-in-law, cook Jacob Gomes.

Tested by Jacob Gomes.

Published November 1, 2011

Updated March 14, 2026