Name: Fried Whole Belly Clams
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 72 whole belly clams in their shell ((aka: steamers, Maine clams or Ipswich clams) (about 18 clams per person)); 1 cup corn flour ((also sold as fish fry or use fine ground cornmeal)); 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to season after frying); 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle; 1 teaspoon chopped capers; 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh dill; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; peanut oil for frying; lemon wedges; tartar sauce ((recipe given)); french fries