Curried shrimp and chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
26 oz chicken breast
¼cupButter
½cupFinely chopped onion
¼teaspoonMinced garlic
½cupFinely diced celery
2tablespoonsCurry
1tablespoonTomato paste
½cupBanana cut into 1/2-in cubes
1cupPeeled apple cut into 1/2-in
Cubes
2cupsChicken stock
Salt and pepper
1poundsShrimp peeled and deveined

Directions

1) Cut the chicken into 1-in cubes, set aside.

2) Heat half the butter in a small flameproof casserole and add the onion and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, then add the celery. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.

3) Sprinkle with the curry powder and stir. add the tomato paste and stir. Stir in the banana and apple, then add the stock and stir to blend. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes.

4) Heat the remaining butter in a skillet or saucepan and add the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 2-3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.

5) Pour the curry mixture into the container of a food processor.

process till smooth.

6) Pour the curry sauce over the chicken and shrimp. Bring to a boil and simmer about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Submitted By VERNON PHIPPS On 09-13-95