Fried Steamers

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

1 doz steamers (soft shelled clams)

1 cup flavored bread crumbs

1 egg white

1 cup canola oil

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

1 cup flour

1 pint milk

Preparation

Precook the clams by steaming 4 to 5 minutes. When slightly cool remove meat from the shell. Remove the membrane covering the siphon tube and discard. Roll clams in flour to coat completely. Mix milk and egg white and dip steamers. Roll in bread crumbs (add salt and pepper to taste).

Heat oil and test with a piece of crumbled batter to desired heat. Deep fry until golden and drain on paper towels.

Comments: For a festive appetizer before dinner or a tasty party nosh!