Clam Fritters

Name: Clam Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/3 cup diced onion; Oil for deep-fat frying; Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 1 dozen

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Clam fritters are a summertime staple along the New England coast, and this savory recipe brings them straight to your dinner table. Enjoy them as an app, or make a whole boatload to enjoy as a main course.

Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams
1 large egg
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 cup diced onion
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set clams aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk and reserved clam juice; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Add the clams and onion.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve fritters with tartar sauce and lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter: 73 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

We had clam fritters every time we went to Rhode Island. I looked for a recipe and finally found this one. Now we have them whenever we want.

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