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: SmallRecipe.com
Total time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 14-16 fritters.
Ingredients:
| 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.
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