New England Deep Fried Clams

Total Time: 40 mins
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2


• 1 egg, separated


• 1/2 cup milk


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1 tablespoon butter, melted


• 1/2 cup flour, sifted


• 1 pint raw maine clam, shucked


• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 beat egg until stiff.


• 2 add milk, salt, and melted butter to egg yolk and beat together.


• 3 add flour and stir.


• 4 fold into stiffly beaten egg .


• 5 drain clams and dip each into batter and fry in deep fat at 375f until golden.


• 6 drain on paper towels.