Douala Coconut Shrimp Curried is a Central African delicacy, from the Douala, Sawa people in Cameroon. I am excited to introduce you to a cuisine you may not already know from the coastal province of Cameroon, my homeland. In Douala Cameroon, a tribe of local fishermen called the Sawa have established a vibrant culinary industry and cuisine celebrated in the whole Central Africa region. Thanks to a covered access to the Atlantic ocean, the Sawa cuisine in Cameroon is based on all fresh and natural ingredients brought from the Sea directly to the kitchen. Douala Coconut Shrimp curried is a staple.
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Douala Coconut Shrimp Curried
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Douala Coconut shrimp curried is a Central African delicacy, from the Douala, Sawa people in Cameroon.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) of fresh raw shrimps deveined and cleaned
- 1/4 lb (100 g) of smoked salmon roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp of Afro Fusion Cuisine's Mama Deacon Curry seasoning
- 1 cup (240 ml) of Coconut milk
- 1 tbsp of Afro Fusion's Mama Cita All purpose seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 stem of Thyme
- 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 1/4 of yellow onion finely chopped
- 1/2 (60 g) cup of red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 (60 g) cup of green bell pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot at medium fire, pour vegetable oil, then shrimps, onion, red bell pepper and the rest of the seasoning. Stir for 5-8 minutes until the shrimps are pink in color
- Add the coconut milk slowly and keep stirring to coat. Add your salmon and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to slow and cook for another 15 minutes
- Taste salt and pepper…it is done…so easy!
- Serve warm with rice, Yams, fried plantain or Fufu
Notes
- With tons of love from my Kitchen to your heart!
- Yollande
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this recipe come from and what makes it distinctive?
This dish is a staple of the Sawa people, a tribe of local fishermen from the coastal province of Douala in Cameroon. The article explains that the Sawa cuisine is based on fresh ingredients sourced directly from the Atlantic Ocean, and Douala Coconut Shrimp Curried is celebrated across the Central Africa region.
Why does this recipe combine smoked salmon with fresh shrimp?
The recipe calls for both 1 lb (450 g) of fresh raw shrimp and ¼ lb (100 g) of roughly chopped smoked salmon. The smoked salmon is added partway through cooking after the shrimp have turned pink — it contributes a smoky depth to the coconut milk broth that fresh seafood alone would not provide. 
What are traditional accompaniments for this dish?
The instructions say to serve warm with rice, yams, fried plantain, or fufu — all traditional Central and West African accompaniments that are named specifically in the recipe.
