Recipe
Emeril's Clam Cakes With Tartar Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups chopped fresh clams (about 30 cherrystone clams) *see note
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Essence, plus more for dusting [2]
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup clam juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Tartar Sauce [3]
- Chopped parsley leaves, garnish
- Lemon wedges
Directions
- Drain the clams while making the batter.
- Into a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, salt, Essence, and cayenne. Add the egg, milk, and clam juice, and mix to make a thick batter. Fold in the clams, shallots, green onions, parsley, and garlic.
- In a large cast iron skillet, or deep saute pan, heat enough oil to come 2 to 3 inches up the sides of the pan to 350 degrees F.
- Drop the batter by the tablespoonful into the hot oil and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with Essence.
- Arrange the fritters on a large platter, with the tartar sauce in a bowl in the center. Garnish with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Recipe Details
- Source: Emeril Live EM1G31e [6]
- Dish Type: Appetizer [7]
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