QUICK SHRIMP CURRY

Quick Shrimp Curry image

I like to serve optional toppings, such as limes, coconut and green onions, in bowls on the table. That way everyone can take what they enjoy. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges, toasted coconut and chopped green onions

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, apple and celery; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in chicken stock, cream, curry powder, salt, mustard and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 6-8 minutes. Serve with rice and, if desired, optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.