Fried Razor Clams
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Description
A simple recipe for fried razor clams, a western Washington treat. Sometimes I fry the bodies, reserving the tougher necks for chowder. Dip in cocktail sauce. The spicier the better for me!
Ingredients
- ½ cup oil for frying, or as needed
- 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 large razor clams, cleaned and dried
Directions
- 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. In a bowl, mix crushed crackers with black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Place eggs in a separate bowl. Dip clams into eggs, then into cracker mixture to evenly coat.
- 3. Fry clams in the hot oil until golden brown. Do not over cook.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 215 kcal
carbohydrates: 25 g
protein: 7.6 g
saturated fat: 1.7 g
cholesterol: 96.3 mg
sodium: 405.3 mg
fiber: 1.2 g
sugar: 0.5 g
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