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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Clam Fritters

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Course: Appetizer

Servings: 4

Calories: 305 kcal

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

1. 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.
2. 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 Facts

Clam Fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 85mg28%

Sodium 131mg6%

Potassium 296mg8%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 275IU6%

Vitamin C 2.6mg3%

Calcium 122mg12%

Iron 2.8mg16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.