Fast And Fabulous Crab Croquettes
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Seafoods
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  cup           chopped mild onion
   6      tablespoons   butter or margarine
     1/4  cup           flour
   1      dash          cayenne
     1/2  teaspoon      original worcestershire sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      dijon-style mustard
   1      cup           milk
   1      teaspoon      fresh lemon or lime juice
   1      sprig         parsley -- chopped
   2      cans          {7 oz each} crab meat
                        salt
   1                    egg -- beaten
   2      tablespoons   water
                        fine bread crumbs
                        lemon wedges
 

Preparation:

1. Saute onion in 4 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes; blend in flour and seasonings. 2. Add milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly. 3. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, parsley and crab meat; season to taste with salt. Chill. 4. Shape into croquettes with hands; dip croquettes into egg, then in crumbs. 5. Fry slowly in remaining butter until browned on both sides. 6. Serve piping hot with lemon wedges. NOTE: Other flaked cooked fish (tuna or salmon) can be substituted for crab. Makes a delicious offering for supper main dish!