Maryland Herbed Clam Fritters Recipe

Serves/Makes: About 24 (2-inch) fritters

Ingredients:

• 2 dozen shucked Chesapeake Bay soft shell clams with liquor
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Oil, for deep frying

How to cook Maryland Herbed Clam Fritters:

• Put flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Melt butter and add to dry ingredients.
• Lightly beat egg yolks and mix in well. Gradually add beer and allow to stand in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Add clams, clam liquor, and remaining seasonings. (If not proper consistency, add more flour or beer.) Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in.
• Drop batter by tablespoonful into hot 375°F (190°C) oil. Cook until golden brown.

Note:
The Maryland Herbed Clam Fritters recipe easy to prepare and so good!

This recipe for Maryland Herbed Clam Fritters serves/makes: About 24 (2-inch) fritters

Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Deep Fried 
Cuisine: American