If you're craving a delectable seafood treat, Grammy's clam fritters are a must-try. These bite-sized morsels, bursting with the flavors of the sea, are a classic New England dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with a combination of fresh clams, savory seasonings, and a crispy batter, these fritters are a perfect appetizer, snack, or main course when paired with your favorite sides. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind creating the ultimate Grammy's clam fritters, ensuring that you can impress your family and friends with this iconic seafood delicacy.
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CLAM FRITTERS
We had clam fritters every time we went to Rhode Island. I looked for a recipe and finally found this one. Now we have them whenever we want.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 14-16 fritters.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set clams aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk and reserved clam juice; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Add the clams and onion. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve fritters with tartar sauce and/or lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CLAM FRITTERS
This is a recipe for classic New England clam fritters prepared as conch fritters are in the Bahamas, with a low zip of jalapeno heat and a high one of lime juice. I serve them with my version of the ubiquitous mayo-ketchup sauce of the Lucayan archipelago. These fritters are terrific when prepared with freshly shucked clams, but if you don't want to open clams by hand, they are still excellent with lightly steamed ones. A deep cast-iron skillet placed over a gas grill allows you to fry the fritters outdoors if you like, reducing kitchen mess. Or if you don't wish to fry, you can treat the batter as if it were for pancakes. The flavor abides, if not the full crispiness.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories finger foods, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Either open the clams by hand, reserving both the juice within them and the clams, or steam the clams until they just open, reserving both the broth and the clams. Put the clams on a cutting board, and chop them coarsely.
- Put the flour in a mixing bowl, and add to it the egg yolks, onion, red pepper, celery, garlic, jalapeño and clams, then mix to combine. Add the clam broth to the mixture, and stir until it is a thick batter running almost to loose.
- Make the sauce. Whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, hot sauce and lime juice in a medium-size bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more mayonnaise, hot sauce or lime juice if desired.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff, then whisk the baking powder into the clam batter, and carefully fold the egg whites into it afterward.
- Heat enough oil to come up an inch or so on the sides of a large, deep frying pan until it is quite hot, approximately 350 degrees. Drop the batter by the tablespoon into the hot oil, making sure not to crowd the pan, and cook, turning once or twice, until the fritters are golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, and place on a warmed platter. Serve with the sauce on the side, with the scallions and wedges of lime.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 740, UnsaturatedFat 66 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 74 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 679 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CLAM FRITTERS
My stepmother got this recipe from an 80-year-old woman back in the 1940's.
Provided by Christine Johnson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat the egg and gradually beat in the flour. Slowly stir in the milk, clams, salt, pepper and onion. If desired, stir in the green pepper. With hands shape mixture into 2 inch diameter patties.
- In a medium skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown. Place cooked fritters on paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 183.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CLAM FRITTERS
We dig up our own quahogs at a local beach - Ferry Beach, Maine - my son-in-law brings in just-caught lobsters from his boat-we pick up fresh corn at a farmers market -scrub a few potatoes and we're on our way to a good fish fry!
Provided by Julie Bs Hive
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain clams, reserving the juice. Coarsely chop clams (I run them through the grinder).
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir into chopped clams with combined clam juice and eggs.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls into a little hot fat or salad oil in skillet (I use a deep-fat fryer) and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 115.5, Sodium 661, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 17.7
GRAMMY'S CLAM FRITTERS
Minced clams are the savory star in these golden brown clam fritters.
Provided by Lisawas
Categories Main Dish Clams
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir in the minced clams and black pepper to taste. Stir in the flour to form a batter.
- Drop the fritters into the hot oil by the heaping tablespoonful. Fry until golden on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GRAMMY'S CLAM FRITTERS
Minced clams are the savory star in these golden brown clam fritters.
Provided by Lisawas
Categories Main Dish Clams
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir in the minced clams and black pepper to taste. Stir in the flour to form a batter.
- Drop the fritters into the hot oil by the heaping tablespoonful. Fry until golden on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GRAMMY'S CLAM FRITTERS
Every Saturday night growing up, my folks and I would go to Grammy's house for good food and good company. These fritters were made quite regularly, and even as a young kid I loved these, cause they were so good dipped in ketchup!
Provided by Denise Bernius @dbernius08
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- heat deep fryer to btwn 350-375 degrees
- mix ingredients well, drop by teaspoonfulls into fryer. Cook until golden brown. Serve with lots of dipping sauces, especially ketchup, mmmmm!
CLAM FRITTERS
From Denton, MD Women's Club "The Chesapeake Collection" cookbook. These fry up light and airy - very good when longing for the beach!
Provided by Aunt Willie
Categories Healthy
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat together egg, milk and clam juice.
- Sift together flour, baking soad, cream of tartar, slat and baking powder.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well.
- Fold in clams.
- Drop by spoonfuls into 400 degree oil and fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 840.4, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 17.4
CHERRYSTONE CLAM AND CORN FRITTERS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield about 18 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Open the clams, and save both the juice and the clams. There should be about 2 cups of liquid and about 1 1/4 cups of clams. Put the clams on a flat surface and chop them until they are coarse-fine.
- Shuck the corn, and cut the kernels from the cob. There should be about 1 cup.
- Put the flour in a mixing bowl, and add the chopped clams, 3/4 cup of the reserved clam liquid (the rest may be discarded or put to another use), corn, egg yolks, tarragon, baking powder, salt, pepper and Tabasco.
- Blend well.
- Beat the whites until stiff, pour them over the batter, and fold them in.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet, and when it is quite hot, add about 1/4 cup of the batter at a time, keeping each fritter separated. Continue adding batter in this manner until the skillet is filled without crowding.
- Cook about 1 minute or slightly longer on one side or until the edges of the fritters start to brown. Turn and cook 1 minute or slightly longer on the other side. As the fritters are cooked, transfer them to sheets of absorbent paper towels. Continue making fritters until all the batter is used.
- Use about 2 additional tablespoons of oil for each batch of fritters. Serve the fritters with sweet red pepper sauce spooned over.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 169 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh clams for the best flavor.
- Chop the clams finely so that they are evenly distributed throughout the fritters.
- Be sure to drain the clams thoroughly before adding them to the batter.
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornmeal for a crispy coating.
- Season the batter with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the fritters. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters will be greasy. If the oil is too hot, the fritters will burn.
- Fry the fritters in small batches so that they do not overcrowd the pan.
- Drain the fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Grammy's clam fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these tasty fritters in no time. So next time you are looking for a fun and delicious treat, give Grammy's clam fritters a try!
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