Fried Clam Delight: A Mouthwatering Recipe

My stepmother got this recipe from an 80-year-old woman back in the 1940’s.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1egg

  • ½cupall-purpose flour

  • ½cupmilk

  • 1cupminced clams

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • teaspoonground black pepper

  • 2tablespoonsminced onion

  • 2tablespoonsminced green bell pepper (Optional)

  • ½cupvegetable oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Beat the egg and gradually beat in the flour. Slowly stir in the milk, clams, salt, pepper and onion. If desired, stir in the green pepper. With hands shape mixture into 2 inch diameter patties.

  2. In a medium skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown. Place cooked fritters on paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
30g
38%
Saturated Fat
4g
22%
Cholesterol
53mg
18%
Sodium
184mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
6mg
29%
Calcium
53mg
4%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
137mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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