RAZOR CLAM FRITTERS

RAZOR CLAM FRITTERS image

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large razor clams, minced fine with a cleaver or put through a grinder coarsely (approx. 1 to 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
olive oil
butter

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, egg with clams; mix well until batter is well blended. In a wide frying pan, heat butter and oil over medium high heat until it foams but doesn't brown. Drop clam batter into hot fat by heaping tablespoonfuls, adding as many spoonfuls as will fit without crowding. I usually get 6 to 7 or 8 fritters. Cook, turning once, until fritters are browned on both sides (less than a minute per side). Salt to taste and serve immediately on heated plates. Serves 2.