Christmas Shrimp Curry

Recipe courtesy Sam Boardman, Eric's Dad

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!"

Yield: 6 generous servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

posted by Neris on another list serve.


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