Dinner

Conch Fritters

Name: Conch Fritters
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: conch, Can; 1/2 green pepper; 1/2 red pepper; 2 large large onion; 2 chili; lime, juiced, Juice of 2; 2 tbsp chopped garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 egg; 10 tblsp all-purpose flour; vegetable oil, For frying; tartar sauce, as needed

Crisp fried conch fritters seasoned with peppers, lime, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes.

1 hr 30 min
330 kcal
Seafood

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Make the conch mixture the day before, if desired, and refrigerate it so the flavors can meld. Tartar sauce may also be prepared ahead of time.
Step 2:
Combine the tartar sauce ingredients, mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
Step 3:
Use a food grinder to grind the conch pieces, green pepper, red pepper, onions, and chili together.
Step 4:
Add the lime juice, chopped garlic, black pepper, salt, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly.
Step 5:
Add the egg and mix again.
Step 6:
Add the flour 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until combined.
Step 7:
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
1 h
Step 8:
When ready to fry, fill a deep-frying pan with about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of high-heat oil and heat over medium-low heat.
Step 9:
Use two spoons to form 1-inch balls and drop them into the hot oil one at a time.
Step 10:
Fry each fritter for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through inside. Repeat until all of the conch mixture has been used.
5–7 min
Step 11:
Serve with tartar sauce and lime wedges.