Ingredients:
- 3 lemons , cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- 48 ipswich or other soft-shell clams (also known as steamers)
- 1 recipe tartar sauce , recipe follows
Directions:
- Put the lemon slices on a tray and sprinkle both sides with salt and sugar. Transfer the slices to a rack and place in a dry area for 3 hours so the lemons can dehydrate. Rinse well in cold water and pat dry. Set aside.
- Shuck the clams if you have purchased them in the shell. Slide an oyster knife into the unhinged side of each clam, carefully prying open the shells. Slice the knife around the margin of the clam meat, scraping the bottom of the shell to loosen the clam in 1 piece. Discard the shells. Slip off and discard the black sheath surrounding the siphon (the small neck ). Rinse the shucked clams in running cold water.
- Heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. Stir together the flour, salt, and peppers in a mixing bowl. Pour the buttermilk into a second, shallow bowl.
- Fry the lemon slices first: dip each slice into the buttermilk and then into the seasoned flour. Fry the slices in small batches until they just turn golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a tray lined with paper towels. The lemons can be fried 1 hour in advance and kept in a warm oven.
- Remove any of the cooked lemon particles from the oil using a small metal strainer or a long-handled slotted spoon.
- Dip each clam into the buttermilk and then into the seasoned flour. Place them in the hot oil individually (they tend to clump together). Cook in batches until crispy and brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oil and transfer to a tray lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Arrange the clams on a warm tray with a bowl of Tartar Sauce and the fried lemons.
- Tartar Sauce:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 small egg
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 6 cornichons, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon drained capers, finely diced
- 1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Combine the yolk, egg, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste, in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 30 seconds. With the machine running, add a thin, steady stream of oil until the mayonnaise is emulsified (smooth, thick and creamy). Fold in the remaining ingredients, taste, and adjust the seasonings.
- Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
- Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results. Contains Raw Eggs: The Food Network Kitchen suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served, use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 216.62 Kcal (907 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 25.97 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.89g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 8.98mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1637.57mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 199.26mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 39.86g | 13% | |
| Sugars | 6.27g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.19g | 9% | |
| Protein | 6.93g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 109.6mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 137.16 Kcal (574 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 16.44 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.83g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.69mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1036.87mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 126.17mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 25.24g | 13% | |
| Sugars | 3.97g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.39g | 9% | |
| Protein | 4.39g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 69.4mg | 11% | |
* 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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