Golden Fried Clams Recipe Is Crunchy & Addictive (6 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) Seafood Dinner Appetizers Lunch Gluten-free

What is it about clam strips? Done right, this fried seafood is tender and just plain hard to stop eating. If you've never fried clams at home, relax. It's easy! This golden fried clam strips recipe only requires six simple ingredients and is on the table, ready to be devoured, in about 20 minutes.

To make this crunchy, moist and tender fried clams recipe you will need to grab the following ingredients from your fridge and pantry: all-purpose flour (you can use gluten-free flour), corn flour or cornmeal, buttermilk, an egg, fresh clams (read about the health benefits of shellfish) and vegetable oil for frying. If you want a little kick, grab a bottle of your favorite hot sauce, too.

You can fry these clams up in a saucepot, saucepan or deep fryer. I like to use a saucepan because it requires less vegetable oil. If you don't have vegetable oil, you could use canola oil or peanut oil. Avoid using olive oil in this recipe. Olive oil has a lower smoke point and won't result in the crunchiest clams. Don't have buttermilk? Here's how to make homemade buttermilk in minutes. 

Serve this fried clam strips recipe with tartar sauce, seafood sauce, remoulade sauce and lemon wedges for dinner or as an appetizer.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1 cup corn flour or cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 pounds clam strips or clam bellies (or a combination)
• vegetable oil, for frying

Optional Ingredients

• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Here's how to make it:

1. Heat about 3 inches of oil in a pot or deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
2. Combine both flours. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In another bowl, add the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce, if using. 
4. Dip the clams into the milk/egg mixture and then into the flour. Immediately drop them into the oil (do not overcrowd). Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Remove to paper towels and season with a little salt. Repeat with remaining clams. 

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