best broiled razor clams

Recipe by
Donna Liner
Tumwater, WA

These turn out perfect without the mess of frying on top of the stove. Our family loves razor clams and I love this method of cooking them without all the mess. Plus they are all done at the same time and nobody has to wait for next batch out of frying pan.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For best broiled razor clams

  • 1
    1 limit (15)of razor clams
  • 2 c
    crushed cracker ritz crackers
  • 1 c
    plain panko crumbs
  • 2 tsp
    lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    cold water
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted

How To Make best broiled razor clams

  • 1
    Combine crackers, panko, lemon pepper and garlic in a breading pan.
  • 2
    Beat the eggs and water to make the eggs wash and place in another breading pan.
  • 3
    Place a wire rack that has been spray with cooking spray on large cookie sheet.
  • 4
    Dip clams in egg wash and then in the breading and place on rack close together but not touching until the sheet if full. May have to do two rack depending of the size of the razor clams. Set in the fridge for 30 minutes so the breading has a chance to set.
  • 5
    Start broiler .
  • 6
    Melt the butter and bring clams out of the fridge and bush liberally with the melted butter.
  • 7
    Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Turn, repeat and ENJOY !
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