Clam Fritters
This cornmeal fritter recipe is a delicious example of a Southerner's staple.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings.
Ingredients
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1 6-1/2-ounce can minced clams
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Milk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup blue cornmeal
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 beaten egg
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Shortening or cooking oil for deep-fat frying
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Seafood cocktail sauce (optional)
Directions
1
Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add milk to liquid to equal 2/3 cup. Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Combine the milk mixture, clams, and egg. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
2
Carefully drop by tablespoon into deep, hot fat (365 degrees F). Fry 5 or 6 fritters at a time about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediatly with cocktail sauce, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 162, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 453 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 8 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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