Tasty Clam Cakes
2— 6.5 oz cans minced clams
1— 6.5 oz can chopped clams
2 eggs
½ - ¾ cup clam juice
¾ cup bread crumbs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or more)
Drain clams and reserve clam juice. In medium bowl combine flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and mix. Create a well in the center of the mixture.
In separate bowl, beat the eggs together and add ½ cup of clam juice. Pour into well, and using a fork, mix until well blended. (You may need to add a little more juice, but not too much).
Let sit for ten minutes in fridge and then shape into ¼ inch thickness and three inch diameter patties. Return to let stand in fridge for one hour.
Cook in skillet in hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on brown paper bags and serve hot, with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.
© Crackerberries 2012
