Conch Fritters (The Bahamas) Recipe

Name: Conch Fritters (The Bahamas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the fritters; conch, ground; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced fine; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced fine; 1/2 white onion, diced fine; 1 celery rib, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon jalapeno chile, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon jamaican jerk seasoning; water; vegetable oil (for frying); For the Dipping Sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Servings: persons

For the fritters
conch, ground
1/2 green bell pepper, diced fine
1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced fine
1/2 white onion, diced fine
1 celery rib, finely sliced
1 teaspoon jalapeno chile, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon jamaican jerk seasoning
water
vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the dipping sauce ingredients.
2
Finely mince or grind the conch meat.
3
Sift the flour over the bowl containing the ground conch meat. Stir until the flour coats all of the meat.
4
Gently fold in the chopped vegetables and the herbs, then add some water. You want just enough to bind it all together but not so much that the batter becomes runny.
5
Heat up about two inches of oil in a stockpot. It's ready when it bubbles up around the non-stirring end of a wooden spoon.
6
Scoop up some of the fritter batter and flatten it out into the spoon. The fritters need be a little thin because you don't want them to end up burned on the outside and raw in the middle. These aren't sushi fritters.
7
Drop them into the oil. Flip them once during cooking so they will cook evenly.
8
When they are a nice golden color on both sides take them out and drain them on a paper towel. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the fritters, conch, ground, 1/2 green bell pepper, diced fine, 1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine, and more.

Yes, Conch Fritters (The Bahamas) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Conch Fritters (The Bahamas)

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Variations & substitutions

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