New England Deep Fried Clams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg, separated
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1 pint raw maine clam, shucked
oil (for frying)

Preparation

Beat egg white until stiff.
Add milk, salt, and melted butter to egg yolk and beat together.
Add flour and stir.
Fold into stiffly beaten egg white.
Drain clams and dip each into batter and fry in deep fat at 375F until golden.
Drain on paper towels.