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Clam Balls

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Category: Shellfish, Seafood, Side Dishes

 Ingredients List

  • 3 cn (6.5 oz) minced clams;
  • - drained, reserve liquid
  • 3 Celery stalks; minced
  • 1 Onion; minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 Hard-boiled eggs; diced
  • 1/2 lb Moist bread crumbs
  • Oil for deep frying

 Directions

Add enough water to reserved clam liquid to make 2 cups liquid. Place 1 1/2
cups clam liquid, celery, and onion in saucepan; simmer until celery is
soft.

Add clams, salt, and pepper to celery mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add eggs, 1/2 cup clam liquid, and bread crumbs to clam mixture; mix well,
then remove from heat. When cool enough to handle, shape clam mixture into
small balls; refrigerate until well chilled.

Heat oil to 350 F in deep skillet or deep fryer. Fry clam balls until
golden brown. Drain on paper towels; serve immediately with wooden
toothpicks for appetizers, or in a basket as a side dish.


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