The Essential Seafood


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cups water  
pound unpeeled medium−size fresh shrimp  
tablespoons butter or margarine  
/3 cup all−purpose flour  
/2 cup milk  
scallions, chopped  
tablespoon chopped fresh parsley  
teaspoon lemon juice  
/2 teaspoon Beau Monde® seasoning  
/4 teaspoon salt  
/4 teaspoon pepper  
/4 teaspoon paprika  
/4 teaspoon hot sauce  
large egg, lightly beaten  
cup Italian−seasoned breadcrumbs, divided  
/4 cup 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. Peel and devein shrimp; chop and set aside.  
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute,  
stirring constantly. Gradually add milk to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until  
mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in scallions and next 7 ingredients.  
Combine shrimp, egg and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; stir in sauce mixture. Shape into 4 patties; dredge  
patties in remaining breadcrumbs. Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large, heavy skillet. Fry patties  
in hot oil over medium−high heat until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.  
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