Conch Fritters With Coconut-Lime-Curry Dipping Sauc

Name: Conch Fritters With Coconut-Lime-Curry Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE FRITTERS; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions; 12 ounces tenderized ground conch (fresh or frozen and thawed); 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon bottled hot sauce; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick); fresh ground black pepper; finely chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish); canola oil (for deep frying); FOR THE SAUCE; 5 tablespoons fresh key lime juice; 2/3 cup sweet cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez or Coco Casa); 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup minced scallion

Servings: persons

FOR THE FRITTERS
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
12 ounces tenderized ground conch (fresh or frozen and thawed)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon bottled hot sauce
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick)
fresh ground black pepper
finely chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
canola oil (for deep frying)
FOR THE SAUCE
5 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
2/3 cup sweet cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez or Coco Casa)
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup minced scallion

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ONE DAY AHEAD:
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Place bell peppers, onions, and conch in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
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Add celery salt, salt, hot sauce, and eggs. Pulse until smooth.
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Add baking mix (Bisquick), 1/2 cup at a time, pulsing until smooth and well mixed.
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Add black pepper to taste.
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Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight.
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FOR THE SAUCE:.
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Place key lime juice, cream of coconut, curry powder, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
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Add scallions and stir with a spoon to combine. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
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FRY THE FRITTERS:.
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Place oil in a deep fryer to manufacturer's recommended level and preheat to 375u00b0F Using a small ice-cream type scoop, drop balls of conch fritter batter into hot oil.
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Work in small batches; do not crowd fryer. When fritters are golden brown on all sides, remove with tongs and drain on paper toweling.
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Sprinkle hot fritters with finely chopped fresh parsley if using.
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Place dipping sauce in a small bowl in the middle of a serving platter. Surround with conch fritters and enjoy!
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SUBSTITUTION: You can substitute fresh Persian lime juice if you don't have fresh key lime juice, but FRESH juice is essential in this recipe.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE FRITTERS, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions, and more.

Yes, Conch Fritters With Coconut-Lime-Curry Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

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Conch Fritters With Coconut-Lime-Curry Dipping Sauce

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