Fried Clams with Gaahlicky Blue Cheese Dip (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 3 dozen soft-shelled clams , such as ipswich, shelled and cleaned
- 10 lemon wedges
- gaahlicky blue cheese dip, recipe follows
Directions:
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat to 360 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal and Essence. Add the clams and toss to coat evenly, shaking to remove any excess.
- In batches without crowding, deep-fry the clams, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and Gaahlicky Blue Cheese Dip.
- Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Yield: about 2/3 cup
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- Gaahlicy Blue Cheese Dip:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients beat and beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
- Transfer to serving bowl, cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 days before serving.
- Yield: about 2 cups
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 5739.92 Kcal (24032 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 5881.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 653.48g | 1005% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 17.28mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 111.69mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 25.51g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 0.86g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.69g | 11% | |
| Protein | 2.66g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 815.42 Kcal (3414 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 835.51 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 92.83g | 1005% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2.45mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 15.87mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.62g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 0.12g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.38g | 11% | |
| Protein | 0.38g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 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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