Clam Balls Recipe

Name: Clam Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans minced clams; 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 2 teaspoons shallots, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon flour, plus; 1 1/2 teaspoons flour; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons parsley; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) cans minced clams
1 tablespoon bacon fat
2 teaspoons shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil (for deep frying)

1
Drain clams, reserving liquid. You will have about 1 cup liquid and 1 cup clam meat.
2
Melt the bacon fat in a skillet and saute the shallots and garlic for about 3 minutes.
3
Off the heat, blend in the flour, stirring until it is all incorporated.
4
Add 1/4 cup clam liquid and cream gradually.
5
Return to the heat and cook over moderate heat until the sauce is very thick.
6
Remove from the heat and add remaining ingredients.
7
Fold in the clams.
8
Refrigerate mixture at least 4 hours.
9
With a teaspoon measure form balls 1/2-inch in diameter.
10
Place on wax paper.
11
In a small, heavy skillet pour oil to a depth of 1-inch and heat to 365u00b0F
12
Drop in 3 balls at a time, frying about 1 minute.
13
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
14
These can be kept warm in a 200u00b0F oven.
15
If made in advance, reheat in a 425F oven placed on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan for 7 minutes.
16
Can be frozen. Place on a flat surface to freeze, then put in a freezer bag and seal. Reheat frozen balls in a 350F oven for 10 minutes.

223

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) cans minced clams, 1 tablespoon bacon fat, 2 teaspoons shallots, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Clam Balls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clam Balls

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