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.