Oregon Razor Clam Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 cups razor clams
• cleaned
• chopped
• 1/4 cup reserved clam juice
• 7 tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Black pepper
• lemon pepper
• 5 eggs
• lightly beaten
• 6 scallions
• finely chopped
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Heat 3 to 4 cups of peanut oil to 360F and drop mixture by spoonsful into hot oil, frying until golden brown.
3. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper, repeating until all are done.
4. They are best served immediately but can be kept warm in a 250F oven for 30 minutes.
5. Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce or seafood cocktail sauce.