Clam Balls Recipe

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Clam Balls
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Directions:

  1. Drain clams, reserving liquid. You will have about 1 cup liquid and 1 cup clam meat.
  2. Melt the bacon fat in a skillet and saute the shallots and garlic for about 3 minutes.
  3. Off the heat, blend in the flour, stirring until it is all incorporated.
  4. Add 1/4 cup clam liquid and cream gradually.
  5. Return to the heat and cook over moderate heat until the sauce is very thick.
  6. Remove from the heat and add remaining ingredients.
  7. Fold in the clams.
  8. Refrigerate mixture at least 4 hours.
  9. With a teaspoon measure form balls 1/2-inch in diameter.
  10. Place on wax paper.
  11. In a small, heavy skillet pour oil to a depth of 1-inch and heat to 365°F
  12. Drop in 3 balls at a time, frying about 1 minute.
  13. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  14. These can be kept warm in a 200°F oven.
  15. If made in advance, reheat in a 425F oven placed on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan for 7 minutes.
  16. Can be frozen. Place on a flat surface to freeze, then put in a freezer bag and seal. Reheat frozen balls in a 350F oven for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 23.99 Kcal (100 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 3%
Cholesterol 5.57mg 2%
Sodium 65.41mg 3%
Potassium 9.71mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.13g 0%
Sugars 0.05g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 0.61g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 6.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 278.48 Kcal (1166 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.45g 3%
Cholesterol 64.69mg 2%
Sodium 759.33mg 3%
Potassium 112.77mg 0%
Total Carbs 13.08g 0%
Sugars 0.55g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 0%
Protein 7.08g 1%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 1%
Iron 1.7mg 1%
Calcium 80.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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