Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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                    green onions -- chopped
   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 bread -- crumbs, 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. 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.