CURRIED SHRIMP SOUP

1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. flour (instant blending)
1 qt. milk
9 oz. shrimp, cut
2 tbsp. parsley, minced
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and hot. Serves 6.

CRAB OR SHRIMP GUMBO

1/2 lb. crabmeat or shrimp
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 1/2 cans whole tomatoes
1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. onion, chopped
10 oz. okra, diced
2 tsp. salt
Black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf

Cook crabmeat or shrimp until tender in butter after adding celery, onion and garlic. Add okra, tomatoes and seasoning. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve. Good with cooked rice.

GOURMET CRAB RING

1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. cooking sherry (optional)
1 (2 oz.) jar pimentos, chopped &
drained
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen crabmeat,
thawed, drained & cut up
3/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. snipped parsley

Sprinkle gelatin over water to soften. Stir over hot water until dissolved. Beat into cream cheese until smooth. Stir in next 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons parsley. Pour into a mold. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set. To serve, turn out on plate. Garnish with remaining parsley. Makes 3 cups spread.