Crab Croquettes

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning croquettes
• 1 pound claw crabmeat
• 1 teaspoon onion juice
• Cracker crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• Vegetable oil, as needed

Directions:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
  
• Continue stirring until well mixed and heated through.
  
• Add the milk slowly, stirring with a whisk all the while, until the sauce is hot and thickened.
  
• Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• In a bowl, combine the crabmeat with the onion juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  
• When well mixed, add to the white sauce.
  
• With your hands, mold the mixture into croquettes; roll in cracker crumbs.
• Dip in beaten egg and roll in the crumbs again.
  
• Fry in 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the croquettes are golden brown.