Description
A bright and aromatic Bangladeshi dish featuring spiced shrimp and green beans, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz (225 g) green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 minced shallot (or 1 small onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or jaggery
- Juice of 1 lime
- Handful of chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, letting them pop for 20–30 seconds.
- Sauté minced shallot, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add turmeric, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
- Toss in green beans; cook until bright green and slightly blistered, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add shrimp; cook for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Finish with brown sugar or jaggery, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Serve over steamed jasmine or basmati rice, or with warm naan for scooping. Helps to adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Bangladeshi