Authentic Conch Fritters Recipe

Name: Authentic Conch Fritters Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 quart oil for frying; 0.75 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup milk; 1 egg; ground cayenne pepper to taste; seasoned salt to taste; salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup chopped conch meat; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 0.5 onion, chopped; 0.5 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; salt and pepper to taste

This traditional Bahamian conch fritters recipe includes a delectable dipping sauce. Conch, a delightful shellfish, can be challenging to find outside the Bahamas. These fritters are ideal as appetizers, finger foods, or tasty hors d'oeuvres for your tropical drink!

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield8

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Instructions

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Prepare the fritters: In a large bowl, combine flour, milk, and egg until smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Incorporate the conch meat, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 minutes. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix ketchup, lime juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Serve the dipping sauce alongside the fritters.

Nutrition

Calories: 220 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 209 mg
Protein Content: 10 g
Cholesterol Content: 44 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g