Shrimp curry 2

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
tablespoonTo 4 tb curry powder
3ouncesCoconut milk
3tablespoonsPeanut oil
3tablespoonsButter
2largesOnions; finely chopped
2Garlic cloves finely chopped
1tablespoonFresh ginger finely chopped
4mediumsTomatoes; peeled and chopped
2tablespoonsLime juice
2poundsShrimp; peeled and deveined
Salt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet and saut‚ the onions until very lightly browned. Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add the tomatoes, lime juice and coconut milk. Season to taste with salt, cover and cook for 30 minutes over very low heat, stirring from time to time.

The sauce should be very thick. Add the shrimp, and cook, covered for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are firm and pink. Serve with boiled white rice and mango chutney.

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 01-13-95