Bahamian Conch Fritters
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Bahamian Conch Fritters
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Easy Caribbean recipe to make delicious fried Conch Fritters at home. Enjoy crispy, tender conch fritters with dipping sauces as a snack or appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound conch meat steaks or tenderized
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into chunks
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 habanero pepper seeded
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup light Mexican beer or club soda
- 1 quart fry oil
Instructions
- Set a large 6-8 quart saucepot over medium heat. Attach a cooking thermometer to the side and add the oil to the pot. Bring the temperature to 360 degree F.
- Meanwhile, set out a food processor. Cut the conch meat into large chunks. Pulse to chop into small pieces. Then add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and habanero. Pulse to chop into fine pieces.
- Set out a mixing bowl. Add the conch mixture to the bowl. Then stir in the flour, baking powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well. Finally, mix in the beer to create a dense batter.
- Once the oil is hot, use a 1 ½ tablespoon scoop to portion the batter into balls. Gently drop the balls into the hot oil. Scoop and fry 8-10 fritters at a time, for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Set out a paper towel lined plate to drain the dried conch fritters. Once the first batch is ready, use a skimmer to move them to the plate. Cut one open to make sure it is cooked through, but still moist. Repeat with the remaining batter in 4-5 batches. (The fritters should be dark brown, but not burnt.)
- Serve warm with a side of remoulade or tartar sauce.
Notes
- The fritters should be a deep golden-brown, but not burnt looking. They should be very moist inside, but crispy on the outside. If needed, adjust the temperature on the second batch.
- The fritters should be a deep golden-brown, but not burnt looking. They should be very moist inside, but crispy on the outside. If needed, adjust the temperature on the second batch.
- Storage Tips: They are definitely best when enjoyed right away freshly deep fried. But you can store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for a day or so. Reheat them in the oven, deep fryer or air fryer for a few minutes until warm and crispy again.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1fritter
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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