Fried Clams and Oysters

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Olive oil, for frying

2 cups buttermilk

2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs

1/2 pound, small, shucked clams, about 20 to 25

1/2 pound, small, shucked oysters, about 8 to 10

1 lemon, cut in 1/2

Sea salt

1 1/2 cups marinara or arrabiata sauce (store bought or homemade), warmed

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, if using marinara (not arrabiata) sauce