This is one of my favorite appetizers. Hell, they are so good I can eat them as my entree! Perfect for a party on the patio. Anytime there is shellfish involved, I am a happy girl! This would be perfect for a shrimp or crawfish boil. Just add some friends and wine!
Clam and Corn Fritters
1/2 cup fresh shucked clams (You can either buy them fresh shucked, or steam them in the shells, or buy canned. Fresh shucked is the best for me. Besides, just saying "fresh shucked" makes me laugh out loud!)
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 red bell pepper diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
1 poblano pepper diced
1 cup of diced green onions
6 egg whites
2 qts. peanut oil
Chop up your clams. Combine the flour and the baking powder, salt and black pepper in a bowl.Stir in the corn and the peppers. Fold in your clams. Now, whisk up your egg whites in another bowl until they are stiff...(hehehe) and fold into the clam mixture.
Pour oil in pan until it is 2"deep. Heat to 360. Drop by tablespoons into the hot oil. Fry 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Serve! This recipe makes about 3 dozen, so you may want to double it, they are so good!
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