Best Conch Fritters With A Liquid Center Fritura De Lambi Como La Hacen En Santo Domingo Dominican Recipes

CONCH FRITTERS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds conch, pounded and diced, with juice
1 green bell pepper, medium diced
1 red bell pepper, medium diced
1/2 yellow onion, small dice
2 ounces carrot, shredded
1 celery stick, chopped
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces buttermilk
2 ounces baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ounce basil
1 ounce garlic powder
1 ounce oregano
1 ounce salt
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

Mix together the conch, peppers, onion, carrot, celery and egg in a bowl. Add flour, buttermilk, baking powder, sugar, basil, garlic powder, oregano, salt and 8 ounces water. Let stand, refrigerated, for 4 hours.
Heat oil to 325 degrees F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer.
Scoop Ping-Pong-size balls of batter and drop into the oil. Keep fritters from floating with a mesh screen. Remove after 5 minutes. Let rest for at least 2 more minutes.

CONCH FRITTERS

Conch Fritters image

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!

Provided by Cynthia Russell

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
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.
Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In a bowl, mix the ketchup, lime juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Serve dipping sauce on the side with the fritters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 208.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g