New England Deep Fried Clams

Simple to make and delicious to eat. New England style fried clams.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

1. Beat egg white 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 white.
5. Drain clams and dip each into batter and fry in deep fat at 375F until golden.
6. Drain on paper towels.