Conch Fritters

This is a traditional Bahamian recipe that is made with conch, this wonderful shellfish that is delicious but so hard to find out from the Bahamas. These fritters are great as an appetizer, finger food or as a very tasty hors d'oeuvre to accompany your favorite tropical drink!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart oil for frying
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• seasoned salt to taste
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ground cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 cup chopped conch meat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the flour, egg, and milk. Season with cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Mix in the conch meat, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.

Step 3

Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix the ketchup, lime juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Serve dipping sauce on the side with the fritters.