CLAM FRITTERS

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If your from Rhode Island you will Love this recipe!!!

Provided by Jane priesmeyer

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 can(s) (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams
1 egg
3 Tbsp milk
1/3 c diced onion
oil for deep-fat-frying
tartar sauce and/or lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set clams aside. In a small bowl, beat 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 350'. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce and/or lemon if desired. Yield 14-16 fritters.

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