Fried Clam Fritter Sticks
Ingredients:
- 2 15 oz. cans Sea Watch Whole Ocean Clams Seasoned Flour:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teas. Salt
- Wooden Skewers Batter:
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Seasoned Flour:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teas. Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted shortening
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
- Preheat deep-fat fryer to 350ºF. Drain clams and pat dry with paper towels. Combine
our, cayenne and salt in a shallow pan or baking sheet. - Mix corn meal with
our, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add egg and milk; blend in melted short-ening. Mix well. Pour batter into a tall narrow container. - Skewer 4 clams and dredge in seasoned
our. Shake off excess. Dip in batter. Stand skewer-side up in pre-heated oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Horseradish Dipping sauce: Add 1/4 cup prepared, drained horseradish to 1 cup mayonnaise.
Wasabi-Ginger Mayo Dipping Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons powdered Wasabi and 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger to 1 cup of mayonnaise.
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