| Clam Fritters
2 egg yolks, well beaten
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon of instant minced onion
Two 6 1/2 ounce cans of minced clams, drained
1 cup of fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon of snipped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon of salt
3/4 teaspoon of pepper
1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves, crushed
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Crisco shortening or Crisco oil for shallow frying
Orange or lemon slices (optional) |
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Combine egg yolks, milk and onion in large bowl. Let it stand 5 minutes. Stir in clams, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and thyme. Fold in the egg whites. Heat 1/4 inch Crisco shortening or Crisco oil to 365ºF. in deep skillet. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into shortening or oil. Fry until golden brown. Turn once. Garnish with orange or lemon slices, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
 
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