Clam Fritters

I made these clam fritters a while back, and they were great, but I just got busy and forgot to share the recipe for them. I would suggest making them smaller than I did, since clam fritters are usually an appetizer. I ended up making almost a whole meal out of just three of these! Of course, you could keep them as big and make a vegetable on the side for a whole meal. I used chopped clams instead of minced because I like the bigger clams, just like in my New England Clam Chowder, but you can use minced if you prefer.

I hope you love these clam fritters as much as I did!

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3.5 from 6 votes

Clam Fritters

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer

Servings: 4

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Bernadette

Ingredients

• 2 6.5 ounce cans chopped clams
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped chives
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons clam juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 eggs beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Oil for frying

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, Old Bay Seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper. In a separate medium-sized bowl combine clams, clam juice, lemon juice, eggs, chopped chives, and milk. Pour the combined liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix well.
• In a large frying pan, heat 2 inches of oil until hot, then, working in batches, drop mixture by spoonfuls ( use less, if you want them bite-size). Fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain and keep warm in a 250*F oven while the remainder are frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2.8mg