Cindy's Shrimp and Crab Croquettes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
• 1 cup long-grain rice (recommended: Zatarain's)
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 10 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (recommended: Grey Poupon) or Creole mustard
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded jalapenos
• Garlic Aioli, recipe follows
• 8 ounces crabmeat
• 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
• White saltine cracker crumbs
• 1 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon onion powder