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Fried Clams with a Classic Tartar Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Fried Clams with a Classic Tartar Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 quart fresh shucked clams
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup semolina flour
1/4 cup instant flour (recommended : wondra)
lemon wedges
serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped green onions
2 tbsp drained sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp drained capers (chopped, if large)
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne

Directions:

1/4 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
Combine the clams with the milk, water and salt and let sit in the refrigerator for several hours.
In a shallow baking dish, combine the semolina flour, instant flour and Essence.
Drain the clams and dip in the flour mixture to coat and deep fry at about 365 degrees F until golden brown about 30 to 45 seconds. Be careful not to overcook.
Drain on clean paper towels and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
Published by William Morrow, 1993.
Tartar Sauce:
In a bowl, fold together the ingredients. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, giving the sauce 1 hour to stand before serving for the flavors to blend. (Note: If using homemade mayonnaise, the tartar sauce must be refrigerated and used within 24 hours.)
Yield: about 1 1/4 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	840.15 Kcal (3518 kJ)
Calories from fat	424.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.16g	73%
Cholesterol	92.42mg	31%
Sodium	6031.87mg	251%
Potassium	488.48mg	10%
Total Carbs	62.51g	21%
Sugars	7.41g	30%
Dietary Fiber	6.69g	27%
Protein	44.63g	89%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	8.1mg	45%
Calcium	264.7mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.75 Kcal (677 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.08g	73%
Cholesterol	17.79mg	31%
Sodium	1161.3mg	251%
Potassium	94.05mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.03g	21%
Sugars	1.43g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	27%
Protein	8.59g	89%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	45%
Calcium	51mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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