Best Clam Fritters With Dilly Pesto Dip Recipes

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CLAM FRITTERS



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We dig up our own quahogs at a local beach - Ferry Beach, Maine - my son-in-law brings in just-caught lobsters from his boat-we pick up fresh corn at a farmers market -scrub a few potatoes and we're on our way to a good fish fry!

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint quahogs, freshly dug shucked, cleaned and chopped fine or 1 pint soft-shelled clam
1 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup clam juice, from drained clams
2 eggs, slightly beaten
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Drain clams, reserving the juice. Coarsely chop clams (I run them through the grinder).
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir into chopped clams with combined clam juice and eggs.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls into a little hot fat or salad oil in skillet (I use a deep-fat fryer) and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 115.5, Sodium 661, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 17.7

PROVINCETOWN CLAM FRITTERS



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A savory taste treat from the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Savory

Time 16m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, very well drained (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups flour
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
oil or fat (for frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oil or fat to 360°F.
  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Combine dry ingredients, milk and clam juice into a batter that is smooth and free from lumps.
  • Fold in clams, mixing thoroughly.
  • Drop from a spoon into hot fat and fry for about a minute or until golden brown on all sides.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

CLAM FRITTERS



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From Denton, MD Women's Club "The Chesapeake Collection" cookbook. These fry up light and airy - very good when longing for the beach!

Provided by Aunt Willie

Categories     Healthy

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup clam juice
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup minced clams

Steps:

  • Beat together egg, milk and clam juice.
  • Sift together flour, baking soad, cream of tartar, slat and baking powder.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well.
  • Fold in clams.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into 400 degree oil and fry until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 840.4, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 17.4

CLAM FRITTERS



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 fritters.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup diced onion
Oil for deep-fat frying
Tartar sauce and/or lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • 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/or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

DEANN'S CLAM FRITTERS



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Make and share this DeAnn's Clam Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 (10 ounce) can clams
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix. Fry in hot oil until med-dark brown, about 1 - 3 minutes per side probably. Drain on paper towels.

GRAMMY'S CLAM FRITTERS



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Every Saturday night growing up, my folks and I would go to Grammy's house for good food and good company. These fritters were made quite regularly, and even as a young kid I loved these, cause they were so good dipped in ketchup!

Provided by Denise Bernius

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 eggs
2 c flour
pinch salt
1 c milk
3 tsp baking powder
1 pt chopped clams

Steps:

  • 1. heat deep fryer to btwn 350-375 degrees
  • 2. mix ingredients well, drop by teaspoonfulls into fryer. Cook until golden brown. Serve with lots of dipping sauces, especially ketchup, mmmmm!

EASY PESTO DIP



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The ingredients are very sinful but you can't go wrong with this. When layered this is very impressive.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar pesto sauce (already prepared)

Steps:

  • Combine all three ingredients, or combine the butter and cream cheese, then layer with the pesto.
  • Serve with bread and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 82.8, Carbohydrate 0.4, Protein 1.1

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