CURRIED SHRIMP WITH PEANUTS

CURRIED SHRIMP WITH PEANUTS image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 jalapeÃ±o pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper (optional)
2 1/2 pounds peeled large, raw shrimp, deveined
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings: salted cocktail peanuts, bean sprouts, toasted unsweetened flaked coconut, cilantro

Steps:

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour and curry powder until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, next 4 ingredients, and, if desired, dried crushed red pepper. Increase heat to medium, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in shrimp, lime juice, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve with desired toppings.