Fritto Misto (Mixed Shellfish Fritters) with Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup warm beer
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pound clams, scrubbed well
• 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
• 1/4 pound scallops, white muscle on side removed
• 1/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled
• 12 oysters, shucked
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 quart corn or peanut oil for deep-frying
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon each fresh oregano, chopped
• 3 tablespoons capers, chopped
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil