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Shrimp Patties

3 c water
1 lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
3 tb butter or margarine
1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c milk
2 green onions, chopped
1 ts lemon juice
1/2 ts Beau Monde seasoning
1/4 ts salt
1/4 ts pepper
1/4 ts paprika
1/4 ts hot sauce
1 lg egg, lightly beaten
1 c Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/4 c vegetable oil

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until
shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel,
devein, and chop shrimp.

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over a low heat; add flour, stirring
until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add
milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is
thickened and bubbly.  Stir in green onions and next 6 ingredients.

Combine shrimp, egg, 1/2-cup breadcrumbs, and sauce mixture. Shape
into 4 patties; dredge in remaining crumbs. Pour oil to depth of
1/2 inch into a skillet. Fry in hot oil until golden, turning once.
Drain.

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