Maryland Golden Fried Clams Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6 (allow about 12 clams for each person)

Ingredients:

• 1 quart shucked soft shell clams, drained, clam liquor may be reserved for another use
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons light cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper
• 8 tablespoons butter, 1 stick
• 1 cup corn oil, for frying

How to cook Maryland Golden Fried Clams:

• Pat clams dry with paper towels.
• Thoroughly mix flour and bread crumbs on waxed paper. Beat eggs with cream in a shallow dish.
• Roll clams in flour and bread crumb mixture, then in egg, and then in crumbs again, coating clams thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.Heat butter and oil in a large heavy skillet until just sizzling. Reduce heat. Fry clams until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove clams from skillet with tongs and drain on paper towels.
• Serve the Maryland Golden Fried Clams immediately with lemon wedges, hot tomato sauce, and tartar sauce.

Note:
The Maryland Golden Fried Clams recipe easy to prepare and so good!

This recipe for Maryland Golden Fried Clams serves/makes: 6 (allow about 12 clams for each person)

Main Ingredient: Clams 
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed 
Cuisine: American