Food and Recipes Recipes Curried Shrimp with Peanuts Be the first to rate & review! "This is an updated version of my favorite dinner as a kid," says Vanessa. "Cooking the curry powder with the flour brings out the essential oils, making the dish even more flavorful."Easy Side: Cook 2 (8.5-oz.) pouches ready-to-serve basmati rice according to package directions. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp. loosely packed lime zest, and 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice. By Southern Living Editors Published on January 14, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email "This is an updated version of my favorite dinner as a kid," says Vanessa. "Cooking the curry powder with the flour brings out the essential oils, making the dish even more flavorful. Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner Hands On Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 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 jalapeño 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 Directions 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. Rate it Print