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Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
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Remove from the heat and.
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stir in the flour.
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Return the pan to the heat and allow the mixture to.
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foam, without browning.
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Add all the milk in one go and stir vigorously.
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with a large whisk.
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As soom as the mixture comes to the boil, the sauce.
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will immediately start to thicken and go smooth.
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Simmer gently for a few.
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minutes to ensure that the flour is completely cooked.
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Remove from the.
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heat and add the egg yolks, cheese and shrimps.
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Do not cook the mixture.
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any further as the cheese will form lumps and the shrimp will go rubbery.
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Sprinkle over some freshly milled pepper and nutmeg.
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Pour the mixture into.
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a floured flat dish in a layer about 3 cm thick and leave it to set in the.
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fridge overnight.
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The next day cut the mixture into portions (2.5 x 5 cm).
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and roll them consecutively in flour, beaten egg white, and breadcrumbs.
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Deep-fry until golden brown (185C) and drain them on paper towel.
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Place the croquettes in a hot oven (180C) for a short while (5 min) to.
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ensure that they are heated right through.
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Serve with a lemon slice.