Clam Fritters

SUBMITTED BY: Christine Johnson

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

PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	35 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 4 servings

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INGREDIENTS

1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup minced clams
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil

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DIRECTIONS

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.
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.

Wine Tip

Try with a California sparkling wine .

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Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by SEAFOODGUY88

I think this is one of the best darn clam fritter dishes i've ever tried!!!

9 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by KELLERK

I couldn't find a receipe in my cookbooks and my husband wanted to make clam fritters so I looked on the internet. He made them and they were DELICIOUS! I am passing along the receipe to my friends.

5 users found this review helpful