Christmas Shrimp Curry
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (more if you are audacious)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 cups cleaned, cooked shrimp (3 pounds raw)
- Melt butter in a double boiler.
- Add onion.
- Simmer until tender.
- Stir in flour and other dry ingredients.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk.
- Cook over boiling water, stirring until thickened.
- (Could be 10 minutes.)
- Add shrimp and lemon juice.
- Heat to serving temperature.
- (Be sure not to heat too long or shirmp will over-cook and turn to rubber.)
- Serve over fluffy rice with two or more accompaniments on top: chutney, shredded coconut, diced bananas, sliced avocado, pineapple chunks, bacon bits, salted almonds, Spanish peanuts or currant jelly.
- My father usually makes this on Christmas Eve because he believes the dish is more flavorful the next day.
- This, however, may be an excuse to not have to attend midnight church service.
- Also, note that at some time during the meal he will ask, "I wonder who else in this community is having shrimp curry for Christmas dinner?"
- Tradition has all four kids rolling their eyes and responding, "Just us, Dad."
- Later in the meal, Pop will say, "You know, I really think this is my best batch ever."
- All agree heartily and shout, "Merry Christmas!"
chicken broth, butter, onion, flour, curry powder, salt, sugar, powdered ginger, milk, lemon juice, shrimp
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/christmas-shrimp-curry-recipe.html (may not work)