40 medium-sized hard shell clams
1 egg
1 c. cream or evaporated milk
2 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. flour
Salt and pepper

Steam open the clams, wipe them thoroughly. Beat together the egg and cream. Mix together the cracker crumbs, flour, salt and pepper. Dip the clams in the egg mixture, then in the crumbs and place in the wire basket of a dee-fat fryer and fry at 375 degrees until brown. Serve with tartar sauce.