This mouth-watering recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and the ingredients detailed below can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients
Method
1. In a bowl, add the milk, seafood seasoning, lemon zest, a nice pinch of salt and a few good grinds of pepper. Whisk until the salt dissolves. Add the clams, and then soak in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
2. In a brown paper bag or bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, seafood seasoning, a nice pinch of salt and a few good grinds of pepper. Stir to combine. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the clams from the bowl, shaking off any excess milk. Drop them into the flour mixture and shake or stir to coat.
3. Place the clams on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and rest 15 minutes.
4. In a heavy-bottomed pot, add enough oil to reach 4 inches up the sides. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 185°C. Fry the clams in batches until golden brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on the size of the clams.
5. Remove from the oil to a paper-towel-lined plate and season lightly with salt.
6. Serve with a spritz of lemon juice, cocktail sauce and tartar sauce, but I'm having it with a side of burger.
