Clam Fritters Recipe
Clam fritters are savory fritter that can be served as a side or appetizers before meals. Prepared with a batter of mixed seasonings along with clams and breadcrimbs, the clam fritters are deep fried in oil. Herbed with chives, these have a great flavor to them.
Ingredients
| Minced | 2 Cup (16 tbs), canned | |
| Parsley | 1/2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Eggs | 2 , separated | |
| Chives | 1/2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| 1 cup fine bread crumbs, toasted | ||
| Milk | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Butter or vegetable oil | ||
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Clams should be well drained and minced very fine.
Beat egg yolks vigorously, then stir in clams, crumbs, seasonings, chopped parsley, and chives.
Add enough milk to make a heavy batter.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Drop batter from a tablespoon into a skillet containing heated butter or oil.
Fry, turning once, until both sides are browned.
Beat egg yolks vigorously, then stir in clams, crumbs, seasonings, chopped parsley, and chives.
Add enough milk to make a heavy batter.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Drop batter from a tablespoon into a skillet containing heated butter or oil.
Fry, turning once, until both sides are browned.
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