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Although most people know this fiery stew as an Indian dish, it actually was created in the Portuguese-Indian colony of Goa. The name comes from two of the curry's key ingredients—vinho, which refers to wine vinegar, and alhos, which means garlic. The original Goan version was not as spicy, but as India adopted the dish as its own, the seasonings became hotter. Vindaloos are often made with meat, but this seafood version is pleasantly light. Serve over white or brown rice to cut the heat.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2005

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Credit: Randy Mayor

Recipe Summary

Yield:
4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Add vinegar, stirring to form a paste; set aside.

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  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons ginger and garlic; sauté for 20 seconds. Add spice paste; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and raisins. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook for 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

208 calories; calories from fat 26%; fat 5.9g; saturated fat 0.7g; mono fat 2.4g; poly fat 1.9g; protein 25.3g; carbohydrates 12.5g; fiber 1.9g; cholesterol 127mg; iron 3.4mg; sodium 607mg; calcium 87mg.
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