Bubba Gump'S Creamy Shrimp Curry Recipe

Name: Bubba Gump'S Creamy Shrimp Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 lbs medium shrimp, unpeeled; 1/2 cup minced onion; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/3 cup flour; 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons curry powder, to taste (depending on the spiciness of your curry powder!); 14 ounces chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 1/2 cups milk (or 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream); 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Toppings; roasted peanuts; sliced scallion; raisins; toasted coconut; fresh cilantro; cooked bacon, crumbled

Servings: persons

6 cups water
2 lbs medium shrimp, unpeeled
1/2 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons curry powder, to taste (depending on the spiciness of your curry powder!)
14 ounces chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 1/2 cups milk (or 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Toppings
roasted peanuts
sliced scallion
raisins
toasted coconut
fresh cilantro
cooked bacon, crumbled

1
In large pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Drain, rinse with cold water, devein and set aside.
2
Cook onion in butter and peanut oil in large skillet over medium heat until softened.
3
Lower heat and add flour and curry powder. Stir with whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
4
Gradually stir in broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
5
Stir in sugar, salt, fresh ginger, and lemon juice. Add shrimp and cook until heated through.
6
Serve shrimp with hot cooked white rice garnished with any or all of the suggested toppings.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 2 lbs medium shrimp, unpeeled, 1/2 cup minced onion, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and more.

Yes, Bubba Gump'S Creamy Shrimp Curry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bubba Gump'S Creamy Shrimp Curry

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