Description
Crispy Fried Clams emerge from a sizzling bath of golden batter, delivering pure coastal comfort straight to your plate. Fresh clams coated in seasoned flour create a crunchy seafood treat that transports you to a New England shoreline.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh clams
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Serving:
- Vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Carefully rinse your 1 pound of fresh shucked clams under cold running water. Pat them completely dry using paper towels.
- Create a seasoned coating by thoroughly combining 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or large pot, heating it precisely to 375°F. Use a cooking thermometer to confirm accurate temperature.
- Dredge each clam through your seasoned flour mixture, gently shaking off excess coating to ensure a light, even layer.
- Lower clams carefully into the 375°F hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Fry each batch of clams for exactly 2-3 minutes, watching for a uniform golden brown color and crispy exterior.
- Extract fried clams using a slotted spoon, transferring them onto paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Arrange hot clams on a serving plate, accompanied by fresh lemon wedges and optional tartar sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Fresh clams work best when they’re plump and have a clean, briny smell without any fishiness.
- Thoroughly pat clams dry before coating to help the flour adhere and create a crispier exterior.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature for even, golden-brown results.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with cornmeal or rice flour to get an equally crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg