Conch Fritters

Conch fritters are highly-favored down home delicacies enjoyed by natives and visitors alike. These hard to resist, bite-sized treats are usually served as appetizers along with a cocktail dipping sauce. 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cooking oil
• 2 medium conch
• ½ small sweet pepper – finely chopped
• 1 small finely chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and hot pepper to taste

Directions: 

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350 degrees
2. Clean and skin conch and put through a meat grinder or food processor.
3. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl to make a batter (not too thick and not too runny).
4. Drop batter by tablespoon into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
5. Allow fritters to drain on paper towels.
6. Serve with dipping sauce

Dipping Sauce:

In a bowl mix:

• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ tsp hot sauce (or to taste/optional)
• Transfer to serving container

Note: Add more water if batter is too thick or more flour if it is too runny.