Clam Puffs Recipe

• 2 51 ounce can Sea Watch chopped clams, drain and reserve juice
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup celery, minced
• 14 eggs
• 6 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 pint cream
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups flour

To make Clam Puffs

Puff Mixture:

1. Saute onion, and celery until tender. Drain off liquid.
2. In a large bowl, combine the clams, clam juice, celery, onion, lemon juice, parsley, spices, cream, 2 eggs, and 2 cups of breadcrumbs.
3. Chill for 1 hour.

To make Egg Coating

1. Combine the remaining 12 eggs and 1 cup of milk, blend together.

1. Form puff mixture into silver dollar sized balls.
2. Roll in flour; dip into egg mixture, coat with remaining breadcrumbs.
3. Deep fry for approximately 10 minutes at 350°. Serve warm.