Clam Fritters

My stepmother got this recipe from an 80-year-old woman back in the 1940's.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
• 1 cup minced clams
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.