Clam Box Fried Clams

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 4 dozen freshly shucked clams
• 1/2 cup cake flour
• 5 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Combine evaporated and whole milk, egg, vanilla, salt and pepper. Soak clams in liquid, then dredge in combination of cake flour and cornmeal, fluffing them in the flour mix for light but thorough coverage. Shake off excess flour.

Fry at 365-375 degrees until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Do not crowd clams in oil.

Drain on paper towels, salt to taste, and serve immediately with french fries, onion rings and cole slaw.

From the Clam Box of Ipswich, Mass.