Snack · 40 min · caribbean

Conch Fritters

Dinner decisions, handled: Conch Fritters pairs conch (or chopped mussels) with all-purpose flour for a 40-minute Caribbean snack.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 1 lb Conch (or chopped mussels)
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 Egg
• 1 Bell pepper
• 0.5 Yellow onion
• 0.5 Scotch bonnet pepper
• 4 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Key lime mayonnaise

Steps

1. Tenderize the conch by pounding it thin, then dice it small. Conch is naturally chewy; the pounding and small dice keep the fritters tender.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, egg, and a little water into a thick batter, then fold in the conch, diced pepper, onion, and minced Scotch bonnet. Season well.
3. Fry tablespoon-size scoops at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp.
4. Drain on a rack and salt immediately.
5. Serve hot with key lime aioli for dipping. The Bahamian beach-shack classic — sweet conch, crisp crust, cold drink.

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