Creamy Shrimp Curry

Ingredients

6 C water

2 Lb fresh shrimp, unpeeled, medium size

1/2 C onion, mince

1/3 C butter, melted

1/3 C flour

1T curry powder

14 oz chicken broth, (1 can)

1 1/2 C milk

1 1/2 t sugar

1/2 t salt

1/4 t ginger

1 t lemon juice

Hot cooked rice

Assorted condiments

Procedure

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.

Cook onion in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Reduce heat to low; add flour and curry powder, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Stir in sugar, salt, ginger, and lemon juice. Add shrimp, cook until heated.

Serve shrimp over rice with several of the following condiments: peanuts, sliced green onions, raisins, toasted coconut, bacon pieces, and home made naan.

Yield: 6 servings