Shrimp Curry With Orange Rice Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Orange Rice
 Water
 Salt To Taste
 1-1/2 lbs. medium or large shrimp
 Butter/Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 All purpose flour1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ginger root1/2 Tablespoon, finely shredded
 2-1/2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder, more if desired
 Half and Half3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice4 Teaspoon
 Dry sherry1 Tablespoon
 Pepper1
 Chopped green onions
 Dry-roasted peanuts
 Toasted shredded coconut
 Raisins
 Diced apple
 Chopped crystallized ginger
 Water1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Orange Rice:)
 Orange peel1/2 Tablespoon, finely shredded (Orange Rice:)
 Squeezed orange juice3/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Orange Rice:)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon (Orange Rice:)
 Salt3/4 Teaspoon (Orange Rice:)
 1-1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Directions

Prepare Orange Rice.
In a large saucepan, bring lightly salted water to a boil.
Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until firm and pink.
Shell and devein shrimp; set aside.
Melt butter or margarine in a large saucepan.
Stir in flour, gingerroot and curry.
Stirring constantly, cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in half and half, lemon juice and sherry.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked, shelled shrimp; heat through.
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