Best 8 Clam Frittata Recipes

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**Discover a culinary delight with our versatile Clam Frittata recipes!**

Indulge in the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in our collection of Clam Frittata recipes. These frittatas are not just ordinary egg dishes; they are culinary masterpieces that showcase the perfect balance of savory clams, tender vegetables, and fluffy eggs.

From the classic Clam Frittata, featuring the briny essence of clams and aromatic herbs, to the Spanish-inspired Frittata de Mariscos, bursting with a medley of seafood, each recipe offers a unique culinary journey.

For those who prefer a vegetarian option, our Zucchini and Clam Frittata combines the freshness of zucchini with the delicate flavor of clams, while the Spinach and Clam Frittata adds a vibrant pop of color and a boost of nutrients.

Seafood lovers will delight in the extravagance of our Lobster and Clam Frittata, where the luxuriousness of lobster meets the humble charm of clams, creating a symphony of flavors.

And for a taste of Italy, try our Frittata di Vongole, featuring succulent clams bathed in a rich tomato sauce, reminiscent of the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean.

Whether you're seeking a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or an elegant dinner, our Clam Frittata recipes offer endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VERMICELLI FRITTATA WITH CLAMS



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Enjoy this garlic flavored pasta and vegetable frittata with clams - a wonderful dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces uncooked vermicelli
2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2/3 cup sliced green onions (6 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Grease 10-inch pie plate. Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. Mix vermicelli and clams. Place in pie plate; press down slightly.
  • Heat oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook bell pepper, onions and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Spread evenly over vermicelli mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

CLAM FRITTERS



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We had clam fritters every time we went to Rhode Island. I looked for a recipe and finally found this one. Now we have them whenever we want.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 fritters.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup diced onion
Oil for deep-fat frying
Tartar sauce and/or lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set clams aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk and reserved clam juice; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Add the clams and onion. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve fritters with tartar sauce and/or lemon wedges if desired.

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CLAM FRITTERS



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My stepmother got this recipe from an 80-year-old woman back in the 1940's.

Provided by Christine Johnson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
1 cup minced clams
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Beat the egg and gradually beat in the flour. Slowly stir in the milk, clams, salt, pepper and onion. If desired, stir in the green pepper. With hands shape mixture into 2 inch diameter patties.
  • In a medium skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown. Place cooked fritters on paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 183.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

JIMMY'S CLAM AND CORN FRITTERS



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Came up with these because my son loves clam fritters and I love corn hush puppies! So instead of French fries for your next fried seafood dinner, give these a try!

Provided by Lisa Romolo-Dos Reis

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups finely ground cornmeal
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup milk, or as needed
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mix cornmeal, cream-style corn, clams, onion, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl until batter is thoroughly combined. If batter is too thick, stir in milk, about 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter per fritter and gently drop into the hot oil; deep-fry in small batches of 3 or 4 fritters until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain fritters on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 706.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CLAM FRITTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
1 cup minced clams, drained
2 tablespoons minced pimiento
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, separated
Milk

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine the crumbs, clams and pimiento. Season with some salt and pepper. Stir the yolks into the batter and moisten with enough milk to make a heavy batter.
  • Whip the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the mixture. Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto a non-stick skillet and cook until browned on both sides. Serve over an arugula or sliced tomato salad.

ROASTED VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small zucchini, 1-inch-diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and 1 1/2-inch-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and 1 1/2-inch-diced
1 red onion, 1 1/2-inch-diced
1/3 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
12 extra-large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (3 scallions)
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place the zucchini, peppers, and onion on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and toss well. Bake for 15 minutes. Add the garlic, toss again, and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • In a 10-inch ovenproof saute pan, melt the butter and saute the scallions over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add the roasted vegetables to the pan and toss with the scallions. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat without stirring. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the frittata for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffed and set in the middle. Sprinkle with the Gruyere and bake for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is just melted. Cut into 6 or 8 wedges and serve hot.

CLAM FRITTATA



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Provided by Jason Epstein

Categories     lunch, main course

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings as a lunch course with a simple green salad

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 very large fresh eggs, beaten until smooth
1 small tomato, peeled and squeezed to remove seeds and excess juice, and chopped
1 cup shredded Parma prosciutto ham (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half or cream
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (no stems)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Freshly ground pepper
A few drops hot sauce
1 1/2 cups shucked cherrystone or chowder clams, chopped medium fine
1/2 cup loosely packed shredded basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place the top oven rack about 8 inches from the flame. Preheat the broiler. Tightly wrap the handle of a 9-inch nonstick skillet with a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Beat the eggs until smooth. Add the tomato, ham, cheese and half-and-half and stir to mix well.
  • Heat the oil in the prepared skillet over medium heat and add thyme and garlic. Stir until the oil is aromatic, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the egg mixture while stirring slowly. Stir in the butter, pepper and hot sauce. When curds begin to form, reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the clams and basil. Cook until the egg mixture thickens, adjusting the heat if necessary so the bottom does not scorch. (Or place the skillet over a pot of simmering water and cook eggs as in a double boiler or bain marie.)
  • When the eggs have mostly set and only a thin, uncooked layer remains on top, place the skillet under the broiler, stirring once after 2 minutes, until the top is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1401 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CLAM FRITTERS



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This is a recipe for classic New England clam fritters prepared as conch fritters are in the Bahamas, with a low zip of jalapeno heat and a high one of lime juice. I serve them with my version of the ubiquitous mayo-ketchup sauce of the Lucayan archipelago. These fritters are terrific when prepared with freshly shucked clams, but if you don't want to open clams by hand, they are still excellent with lightly steamed ones. A deep cast-iron skillet placed over a gas grill allows you to fry the fritters outdoors if you like, reducing kitchen mess. Or if you don't wish to fry, you can treat the batter as if it were for pancakes. The flavor abides, if not the full crispiness.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     finger foods, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 18

36 cherrystone clams
1 1/2 cups or 180 grams all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 red onion, peeled and diced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
3/4 cup clam broth or clam liquor
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 to 3 cups neutral oil, like canola
2 scallions, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice (the juice of 1 or 2 limes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Either open the clams by hand, reserving both the juice within them and the clams, or steam the clams until they just open, reserving both the broth and the clams. Put the clams on a cutting board, and chop them coarsely.
  • Put the flour in a mixing bowl, and add to it the egg yolks, onion, red pepper, celery, garlic, jalapeño and clams, then mix to combine. Add the clam broth to the mixture, and stir until it is a thick batter running almost to loose.
  • Make the sauce. Whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, hot sauce and lime juice in a medium-size bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more mayonnaise, hot sauce or lime juice if desired.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff, then whisk the baking powder into the clam batter, and carefully fold the egg whites into it afterward.
  • Heat enough oil to come up an inch or so on the sides of a large, deep frying pan until it is quite hot, approximately 350 degrees. Drop the batter by the tablespoon into the hot oil, making sure not to crowd the pan, and cook, turning once or twice, until the fritters are golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, and place on a warmed platter. Serve with the sauce on the side, with the scallions and wedges of lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 740, UnsaturatedFat 66 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 74 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 679 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your frittata the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Cook the clams properly. Clams should be cooked until they are just opaque. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and color to your frittata. Some good options include onions, peppers, mushrooms, and spinach.
  • Don't overcook the frittata. The frittata should be cooked until it is just set. If you overcook it, it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the frittata warm or at room temperature. Frittata is delicious served warm or at room temperature. It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Conclusion:

Clam frittata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover clams, and it is also a good source of protein and vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect clam frittata every time.

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