southern coastal clam cakes

Name: Southern Coastal Clam Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 can(s) (6 1/2 ounces each) or 12 ounces fresh chopped clams. if canned, drained.; 2 - large eggs; 1 cup(s) saltine cracker crumbs (about 30 crackers); 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped green onion tops; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves, crumbled; 3 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; - lemon slices and tartar sauce, optional

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Cindy Smith Bryson

The beautiful Gulf Coast of, FL

Updated on Jul 1, 2013

Another old family fave from the southern coast. Also find posted: Southern Coastal Deviled Crab, Southern Beer-Cooked Shrimp and Amerasian Shrimp. Serve with a cool, crunchy salad and a glass of iced tea; let the summer seafood feast begin!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) or 12 ounces fresh chopped clams. if canned, drained.
2 - large eggs
1 cup saltine cracker crumbs (about 30 crackers)
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- lemon slices and tartar sauce, optional

How To Make southern coastal clam cakes

Step 1

In medium size bowl, combine clams, eggs, cracker crumbs, green onion tops, lemon juice, and thyme.

Step 2

In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Spoon the clam mixture into 4 mounds in the skillet. Cook clam patties until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side.
Step 3

Transfer clam patties to warm serving platter and garnish with lemon slices. Serve with Tartar Sauce while hot and delicious!
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