Soft Shell Clam Fritters Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 quart soft shell clams
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- Crisco shortening, for frying, as needed
How to cook Soft Shell Clam Fritters:
- In a large bowl, mix the clams with the flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, and egg.
- In a skillet, pour Crisco (or oil) to 1/2 inch deep.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter to form a fritter.
- Brown clam fritters on both sides until crispy and delicious.
Note:
The Soft Shell Clam Fritters recipe easy to cook and so good!
Comments:
*Soft Shell Clam (Mya arenaria) goes by quite a few different names, including Manninose, piss-clam, long-neck clam, steamer, Ispwich clam, and belly clam. The soft shell clam has shells that are very thin compared to those of a hard clam. The shells are so thin you can break them easily with your fingers. New Englanders are big on soft-shell clams. But they are also very popular in Maryland and New Jersey. They also seem to be catching on in Delaware. Soft clams are sold live in the shell or shucked.
This recipe for Soft Shell Clam Fritters serves/makes: 6 servings
The Soft Shell Clam Fritters recipe is adopted from The Chesapeake Bay Cookbook by John Shields.
Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: American