Clam Fritters(Appetizer) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 clams, shucked, chopped and drained, or 2 (7 1/2 oz.) cans chopped clams, drained
4 eggs, well beaten
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 tsp. frozen chopped chives
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
vegetable shortening

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except shortening; beat until well blended and smooth.
Batter will be thin.
Melt shortening until it is 1/2-inch deep in a large skillet.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into hot shortening.
Fry until golden brown; turn and brown on the other side.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve at once.
Makes about 36 small appetizer fritters.