Taste of Home
Clam Fritters
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen.
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
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons 2% milk
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1/3 cup diced onion
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges
Directions
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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.
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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.
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