Guyanese-style Bhaji with Shrimp (Sauteed Spinach)

📝 Ingredients

• 21/2 lbs fresh Poi bhaji or regular spinach
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 wiri wiri pepper or 1/2 scotch bonnet
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 4 in piece green mango
• 4 oz coconut milk or 1/3 block coconut cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4-5 tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 lb small shrimp (more if desired)
• 2 tsp green seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Remove bhaji leaves from stems. rinse and place...: Remove bhaji leaves from stems. rinse and place in another bowl. Chop bhaji thoroughly and set aside.
2. 2Prep ingredients. Chop onions, garlic, tomato, pepper, and...: Prep ingredients. Chop onions, garlic, tomato, pepper, and mango. Measure out coconut milk, set aside. Wash and clean shrimp, remove tails. Season and set aside.
3. 3Heat shallow pot with oil. Add onions, garlic,...: Heat shallow pot with oil. Add onions, garlic, peppers, and tomato, saute until fragrant.
4. 4Add bhaji and cook 10 minutes until wilted....: Add bhaji and cook 10 minutes until wilted. Then add spices, mango, and coconut milk or solid coconut cream if using. Let bhaji cook 20-25 minutes. Bhaji is done cooking when completely wilted and dark green.
5. 5Cook shrimp in separate pan. Saute 2-3 minutes...: Cook shrimp in separate pan. Saute 2-3 minutes until pink. Add shrimp to bhaji and mix to combine.