Fried Clams
Deep fried to perfection and served hot with sauce.
Course:
Main Course
Keyword:
clams, deep fried, finger food, fried, massachusetts
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound clams (no shells), I used frozen, cooked little necks
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic, about 1 clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Oil for frying (I use canola)
Instructions
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Start by heating up the oil to 350°. I use a regular pan and fill it with canola oil.
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Mix all the other ingredients (except the clams) with a wire whisk.
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Add the clams.
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Put the clams into the hot oil and cook until they are golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve hot with tartar sauce of seafood cocktail sauce and french fries. And what to drink? Why Samuel Adams Boston Lager, of course!