Conch Fritters

 INGREDIENTS

• 4 conchs
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of pepper
• Dash of hot pepper sauce
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

     STEPS:

• Finely chop or grind conch and combine with chopped vegetables
• Add lightly beaten egg
• In separate bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt
• Add dry ingredients to conch mixture and stir well until evenly blended
• Season with pepper & hot pepper sauce to your liking
• Form into 1 to 2 inch balls
• Heat oil in deep fryer, pan or skillet deep enough to submerge fritters. Oil must be at 375 degrees to avoid scorching or absorbing too much oil.
• Add Fritters one at a time waiting a few seconds to avoid quickly reducing the oil temperature. Fry approximately 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown, turning the fritters when they rise to the surface to insure even cooking.
• Remove and drain on paper towel and serve with your favorite sauce. Here’s one good one to try.

NOTES Key Lime Sauce- Mix 1 cup mayonnaise with 5 tablespoons of Dijon mustard. Add 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed Key Lime juice (2-3 key limes). Salt and pepper to taste

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