Clam Fritters

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
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.

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter: 73 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.