Ingredients
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- 2 lb frozen whole clams, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups corn flour
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Place the buttermilk into a bowl and add the thawed clams, soak for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to a temperature of 360F.
- Combine the corn flour, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and add 1/2 to a bowl, reserving the other half.
- Remove 1/2 the clams from the buttermilk letting excess buttermilk drip off.
- Add the clams to the corn flour mixture tossing to coat, use a slotted spoon to remove the clams and shake away any excess corn flour.
- Gently add the clams to the oil and cook until golden, 2-3 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Discard the used corn flour mixture and add the remaining clams to the fresh corn flour. Repeat the process.
- Serve with a side of homemade French fries ( recipe found here)
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-10 minutes
- Category: Entrees, Seafood, Recipes