Northwest Fried Razor Clam Fillets

This dish is a definitely a treat after a cold night's dig for these delicious clams. You'll want to serve them up hot as clams can get rubbery if you let them set for a while. They are great served with tartar sauce or with nothing at all.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 552 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• 8 razor clams, cleaned and dried

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat eggs, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Mix together the panko and tarragon in a second bowl. Place the flour in a third bowl. Dip a razor clam into the egg, then into the flour, then back into the egg, then press the clam into the panko. Gently toss between your hands so any breading that hasn't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded clams onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.

Step 2

Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry clams until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Do not overcook or they will become tough. Serve immediately.