Clam Fritters

Directions

1. 1
   Drain clams, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
2. 2
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt, paprika and pepper.
3. 3
   Stir in clams and onion. Combine clam juice and egg.
4. 4
   Add to flour mixture and stir until well blended.
5. 5
   Heat Crisco to 365° in deep saucepan.
6. 6
   (Do not use basket.)
7. 7
   Drop level tablespoons of clam mixture into hot Crisco. Fry several at a time for 3 1/2 minutes.
8. 8
   Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce.