Seafood Croquette Tapas

Ingredients:

7 Tbl spoons butter

1 cup flour

1 cup milk

1/2 cup white wine

2 teaspoons paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

10oz white fish fillets, choped

3oz shrimp, peeled and choped

3oz mussels or clams, cooked and finely chopped

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

oil for deep frying

Preparation:

Melt butter in a skillet over low heat.  Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, mixing constantly and making sure the roux doesnt burn.  Little by little, add the milk and wine.  Bring the mixture to a slow boil, season with the paprika, salt and pepper, and mix until the mixture is smooth.

Next add the fish, shrimp and parsley, mix well and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in the chopped mussel or clams.  Set aside to cool, then refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, but over night would be better.

Wet your hands and shape the seafood mixture into 1 inch cylinders, by 3 inches long.  Dredge and coat then fry until golden brown.  Server immediately.

Serves 4-6

Preparation time 40 minutes (4+ hours to chill)

Cooking time 20 minutes