BAHAMIAN CONCH FRITTERS

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Probably the most popular recipe in the Bahamian/Caribbean cuisine. Fresh Conch isn't always easy to find, and it has to be fresh. Be careful to keep it refrigerated and use as soon as possible.

Provided by mewmew

Categories     Mussels

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 conch, finely minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 celery, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 3/4 cups flour (enough to bind batter)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper, Bahamian hot pepper sauce (or equal)
4 cups vegetable oil, as much as needed

Steps:

  • 1. Combine conch with chopped vegetables.
  • 2. Add egg.
  • 3. Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and add to conch mixture.
  • 4. Season to taste.
  • 5. Form into balls 1 - 2 inches in size.
  • 6. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 deg. To prevent cooling the oil too quickly, drop one fritter at a time into the pan, waiting a few seconds before adding additional fritters.
  • 7. Fry 3 - 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides, turning the fritters as they rise to the surface.
  • 8. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with Key Lime Mustard Sauce (recipe to come) or other coctail sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1449.6, Fat 146.7, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 399.9, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.4

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