German Shrimp Croquettes

Heat butter in a skillet, over a medium flame add the onions and saute until transparent remove from heat combine softened onions, shrimp, potatoes, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley in a bowl-mix well stir in just enough milk to moisten slightly set aside and allow to cool completely shape into small rounded patties coat with breadcrumbs moisten with egg mixture roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly place onto a sheet of waxed paper and chill heat oil to 375 degrees deep fry croquettes for 3-4 minutes, until browned drain on a cooling rack and blot with paper towels keep warm in a slow oven repeat with remaining croquettes serve hot