Clam Fritters Recipe
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Clam Fritters

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Cocktail Bloody Mary
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 346 | Total Fat: 29.6g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by SEAFOODGUY88   view full review
I think this is one of the best darn clam fritter dishes i've ever tried!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by Natalie   view full review
If you like clams, you'll enjoy these. I felt they needed more spice so I added some. Will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by KELLERK   view full review
I couldn't find a receipe in my cookbooks and my husband wanted to make clam fritters so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Clare Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
After reading the reviews I changed the following: Used green onions instead of white, added 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by CHELS   view full review
Very yummy. These are a regular in our house.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by BARNKITTY   view full review
A yummy way to eat clams! Didn't have green pepper, but bet it would be tasty. Served with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2004 by WREDWRUM   view full review
Don't expect these fritters to be like the round fritters you get at a restaurant, they are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by Gretchen   view full review
I followed the directions exactly and found that 1/2 cup of flour was very short. I doubled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2005 by PEARLY1   view full review
My family loves seafood so I'm always looking for new things to make. I made half the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by QUASINAUGHT   view full review
This was very bland. It needs more spices. Won't make this again.

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