Clam Fritters
If you’re a seafood lover like I am, you’re really going to love this recipe!
Last week I shared with you my recipe for corn fritters and mentioned that I had also made clam fritters at the same time. When I make fritters, I like to make a variety so everyone gets something they love.
Just like the corn fritters, these crispy little clam fritters are super delicious and super addictive!
Being the East Coast Canadian that I am, there’s no way I can pass up an opportunity to eat as much seafood as possible. I can almost guarantee that if you put me in one of those food eating contests and gave me unlimited seafood everything would be gone before even hit the plate! LOL
These yummy seafood bites are so great to serve the parties as an appetizer with a little tartar sauce on the side.
You don’t have to have a party planned though to make these to enjoy at home for yourself.
You could serve these as part of the meal along with some wild rice and veggies and they work quite well. When I have fried foods, I try to add a few other healthy items so I don’t feel as guilty! LOL
But…
These clam fritters do taste amazing with the side of French fries!
The seasonings used in the batter are quite simple and contain some onion, salt, pepper, a little bit a cayenne pepper and some garlic powder. When the clams combine with the batter along with the green onions, it becomes something so delicious and aromatic. When they came out of the fryer, the scent of the clam fritters was just amazing!
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Clam Fritters
- Yield: Makes 18 – 20 fritters 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 5 oz can of whole baby clams, drained
- 1/3 cup finely minced onion (I used a food processor and processed until they were in small pieces but not pureed)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Vegetable oil – for frying
Other items needed: - Deep frying or candy thermometer
- Cookie sheet with a couple layers of paper towels laid out.
- A metal cooling rack placed on top of the cookie sheet.
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Everything should be well mixed.
- Mix in the milk and eggs using a whisk.
- Add in green onions and baby clams. Gently mix.
- Heat oil in a large high sided frying pan. Oil should be about 1″ deep.
- Attach a candy/deep fryer thermometer to the side of the pan.
- Once the temperature reaches 375°F drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 tbsps worth) of batter into the oil. Cook for about 3 minutes and then flip them over and cook an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove from the oil and place on the metal cooling rack to drain any excess vegetable oil.
- Try not to overcrowd the pan while they are cooking. You can do these in several batches.
- Serve right away and enjoy!
- These taste awesome with my homemade tartar sauce. 🙂
Notes
Make sure you keep an eye on the temperature on your thermometer. Keep adjusting the level of heat on the burner to try and keep the temperature at 375°F as much as possible for the best results.
These look so delicious, and they are very nutritious. I am going to make these later this week. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I like fritters, so worth a try!
I have only had clams at seafood buffets at the beach, lol, but I love seafood, so this seems delicious!
I love clams but only strips. I’ve never tried clam fritters before. They look really good. My hubby is allergic to fish so I don’t cook it in the house.
This looks so delicious. I have never had clam fritters before. I think my family will love it.
I’ve never had a clam fritter but if it’s like a crab cake I know I’ll love it. YUM.
I have never had clam fritters but that sounds delicious. I would like to try making this so thanks for sharing your recipe.
Ahhhh these sound pretty tasty!!! I never thought about making my own. So need to get on that!!!
I love fritters but unfortunately we are not a seafood famiy. Occasionally the husband eats lobster but that’s about it.
Clams are not always readily available, but when they are, I will go ahead and make clam fritters. I can just imagine how heavenly this would taste.
That looks so tasty! We are great fans of seafood and I’m sure the whole family will love this.
We are big seafood lovers at my house and I’m always trying to come up with new seafood recipes. My husband will love these.
I’m not a big fan of clams for some reason although I do like most seafood. These look good though so maybe I’ll try them.
I love fritters and am a big fan of clams Michelle! I could really got for tasting one or two of these right now!
oh yes!!! I love clams! I am going to try this recipe. I love corn fritter and I love clam ! Maybe i can try to make it when my dad in law come in town
Yum! I don’t even eat clams but these look delicious! My dad and sister love eating clams – definitely going to show it to them. Maybe they can try it.
These would be a blast to make. They look perfect and my daughter is always after more seafood.
Wow, my husband would love these! What a unique way to eat them. Yum.
When I think of fritters, I think of sweet. Although after reading this post, I can see the appeal of a clam fritter. I’ll have to try making those!
I don’t eat seafood. It always looks great (Like this does), but my tongue says NO! LOL It DOES looks awesome!
I’ve never heard of clam fritters, but I bet they are amazing! They look so good!
Those look and sound so delicious. This is THE perfect recipe to put clams in. I mean you have corn with so many types of seafood recipes already. Yum!
Those sound sooooo good! Wow. They would definitely be the hit of any party!!
I was thinking the same time. This is def. happy party food!