Conch Fritters

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield about 3-1/3 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
Serve up a taste of the islands with these deep-fried conch fritters that are studded with aromatic veggies. Serve them hot with a spicy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound cleaned fresh or frozen conch, thawed and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • DIPPING SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, egg, salt and pepper. Add conch, peppers, celery and garlic; stir until well coated. Add 1/4 cup milk; stir until coated. Add more milk if too dry.
  2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all dipping sauce ingredients. Serve with fried conch.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 33 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

These deep-fried conch fritters are delicious appetizers that are flavorful and easy to make. Simply combine all the ingredients, deep fry and serve! —Lygdda Anthony, Longwood, Florida
Recipe Creator
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