Clam fritters are a summertime staple along the New England coast, and this savory recipe brings them straight to your dinner table. Enjoy them as an app, or make a whole boatload to enjoy as a main course.
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 large egg
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 cup diced onion
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges
Instructions
1Prepare batter, clams
2In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain the clams, reserving 2 tablespoons of juice before setting the clams aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk and reserved clam juice; stir into the dry ingredients until the mixture is just moistened. Add the clams and onion.
3In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°F. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into the oil. Fry for two to three minutes, or until golden brown, turning occasionally to cook evenly. Remove from the oil to drain on paper towels.
4Serve the fritters with tartar sauce and lemon wedges, if desired.
