1/4 c. finely chopped celery
6 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. paprika
3/4 c. milk
2 (6 1/4 oz.) cans tuna, drained
2 c. soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. chopped green onion
1 egg
1/3 c. finely crushed crackers

In a saucepan cook celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Cool slightly. Flake tuna. Mix into sauce with bread crumbs and onion. Form into patties.

Beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Dip patties into egg mixture and then into cracker crumbs. Place in lightly greased baking pan. Melt remaining butter. Drizzle over patties. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.