Crab Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in pan.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Stir in flour and make into a smooth paste.
4. 4
   Gradually stir in milk.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.
6. 6
   Beat some of hot mixture into egg yolks.
7. 7
   Return rest to saucepan, stirring until thickened.
8. 8
   Remove from heat. Add crabmeat, parsley, salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, soft crumbs and 1/4 cup dry crumbs.
9. 9
   Mix well.
10. 10
    Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Shape into cakes; dip into egg yolk mixture.
12. 12
    Coat completely with remaining crumbs.
13. 13
    Saute until brown.
14. 14
    Makes 4 servings.