Clam Cakes

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter divided
• 0.5 cup round buttery crackers crushed
• 1 pint shucked clams fresh
• 1 cup round buttery crackers unsalted crushed
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 4  green onions minced
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 12 servings tartar sauce 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Chop clams, and set aside.
2. Stir together clams, reserved clam juice, unsalted crackers, and next 6 ingredients; shape into 12 patties.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat; add 6 patties, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat with remaining butter and patties.
4. Serve immediately with Tartar Sauce.
5. .*2 (5-ounce) cans minced clams may be substituted for 1 pint shucked fresh clams.
6. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.