Fried Spicy Ipswich Clam Rolls

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 30 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 4 dozen Ipswich clams, shucked
  2. 1/2 cup hot sauce
  3. 1 cup milk
  4. 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  5. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  6. Creole Seasoning, recipe follows
  7. Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
  8. 4 white rolls (about 6 to 8 inches long), brushed with butter and toasted
  9. 2 cups Maw Maw’s Slaw, recipe follows
  10. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  11. 2 tablespoons salt
  12. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  13. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  14. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  15. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  16. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  17. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  18. 1 large egg*
  19. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  20. 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
  21. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  22. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  23. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
  24. 1 tablespoon capers
  25. 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  26. Salt
  27. Cayenne
  28. 1 cup vegetable oil
  29. 1/2 pound white cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
  30. 1/2 pound red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
  31. 1/2 pound assorted greens, such as mustard greens, collards, or spinach, trimmed, washed, and shredded (about 2 cups)
  32. 1 cup thinly sliced red onions
  33. 1 cup chopped green onions, green parts only
  34. 1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
  35. 1 cup homemade mayonnaise
  36. 1/2 cup Creole or whole-grain mustard
  37. 1 teaspoon salt
  38. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  39. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  40. 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the fryer.
  2. Season the clams with Creole seasoning. In a mixing bowl, add the clams, hot sauce and milk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove and drain completely. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal and flour. Season with Creole seasoning. Dredge the clams in the seasoned flour, coating each clam completely. Fry the clams, in batches until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the clams from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with Creole Seasoning.
  3. To assemble, spread the tartar sauce on both sides of each roll. Arrange 1 dozen clams on 1 side of each roll. Top the clams with Maw-Maw’s Slaw and serve.
  4. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Place the egg, mustard, onions, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, capers and green onions in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and cayenne. With the processor running, pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream. Cover and let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator before using. Best if used within 24 hours.
  6. Place the white cabbage, red cabbage, greens, red onions, green onions, and parsley in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and sugar. Mix well. Add the mixture to the greens and toss to mix thoroughly.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled. The slaw can be made 3 hours ahead.

 

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