Lobster Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups lobsters, chopped
• 1 teaspoon parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• breadcrumbs
• oil or fat, for frying

White Sauce

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   White Sauce: Melt butter and blend in dry ingredients. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.

2. 2

   Pour a little of the hot white sauce over the beaten egg yolk.

3. 3

   Return to the pan and cook for a minute; remove from heat.

4. 4

   Add lobster, parsley, chili sauce, salt and mustard.

5. 5

   Chill.

6. 6

   When cold enough to hold shape, form into cone shapes or balls.

7. 7

   Preheat oil or fat to 375F in a fryer or large saucepan.

8. 8

   Dip croquettes into the beaten eggs, then in bread crumbs.

9. 9

   Fry in hot fat until golden; drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Variation: omit chili sauce and mustard; add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and a dash of nutmeg.