crispy clam fritters

Name: Crispy Clam Fritters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can(s) (11 oz.) minced clams, drained; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) green onions, sliced; 1/4-1/2 cup(s) very finely diced red bell peppr; 2 - eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; - canola oil for frying

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Jul 7, 2022

I love anything seafood! These clam fritters will disappear at your next dinner party!

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 can (11 oz.) minced clams, drained
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/4-1/2 cup very finely diced red bell peppr
2 - eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
- canola oil for frying

How To Make crispy clam fritters

Step 1

Combine clams, garlic, onion, eggs, butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well

Step 2

Combine flour and baking powder; add to clam mixture and stir until moistened.
Step 3

Heat fryer. Drop clam mixture into deep, hot oil by tablespoonfuls. Fry until light golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with tartar, cocktail, honey mustard, remoulade sauce or or my Zesty sauce (I have recipes most of these if you want to search them)
Step 4

NOTE: The recipe in the photo is doubled to get that amount!!!
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