Shrimp Curry

2 Lbs. raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup canned cream of coconut
1 Tbls. curry powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 cup lemon juice

In a large skillet, cook onion in butter until tender; stir in flour. Gradually add milk; stir until smooth. Add cream of coconut, curry, salt and ginger. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Add lemon juice. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp. Over medium heat, cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot rice and condiments if desired.

Note: condiments may include toasted coconut, sun-flower seeds, peanuts, chopped green onion, chopped hard boiled eggs, or crumbled bacon.