Clam Croquettes

Ingredients

• 2 cans baby clams
• 1 cup hot mashed potatoes
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumb
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the clams.

2. 2

   Press to remove excess water.

3. 3

   Chop finely.

4. 4

   Add the potato, beaten egg, lemon juice, green onion, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Blend well and add 1-2 tbsp bread crumbs or enough to be able to shape the croquettes.

6. 6

   Roll into small balls, and roll in the egg then the breadcrumbs.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for 1 hour.

8. 8

   Fry in oil in batches (turning over as required to cook evenly) until brown about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Drain and serve plain or with a sauce of your choice.