Crab Croquettes with Spicy Dill Aioli

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 cups crab meat, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups béchamel sauce
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2/3 cup flour, for dredging
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced