Fried Razor Clams

Name: Fried Razor Clams
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil for frying, or as needed; 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 large razor clams, cleaned and dried

⏱️ Ready in 21 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 1 min 👥 4 servings

A simple recipe for fried razor clams, a western Washington treat. Sometimes I fry the bodies, reserving the tougher necks for chowder. Dip in cocktail sauce. The spicier the better for me!

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 1 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1/2 cup oil for frying, or as needed

1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

2 eggs, beaten

4 large razor clams, cleaned and dried

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.2g 12%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 405mg 18%

Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g 4%

Total Sugars 0.5g

Protein 7.6g 15%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

In a bowl, mix crushed crackers with black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Place eggs in a separate bowl.

Dip clams into eggs, then into cracker mixture to evenly coat.

Fry clams in the hot oil until golden brown.

Do not over cook.