Shrimp patties

Ingredients:

3 cups water
1 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
2 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Beau Monde seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Preparation:

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.