MAMA'S BLUE SHRIMP PATTIES

      Title: MAMA'S BLUE SHRIMP PATTIES
  Categories: Shrimp, Seafood, Bubba gump
       Yield: 4 Servings
  
       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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