Conch Fritters
Conch Fritters, a favorite Caribbean appetizer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup conch about 2 conch steaks, cooked, finely chopped
- 1 stalk scallion chopped
- ½ tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon thyme finely chopped, leaves only
- 2 tablespoons shallots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- oil for frying
- ½ teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper chopped
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- In a food processor add cooked conch, parsley, thyme, scallion, shallots, garlic, salt, black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper if using. Process until all ingredients are well blended. Place conch mixture into a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat egg and add milk. Sift flour with baking powder and add milk and egg mixture. Stir until well incorporated.
- Stir in conch mixture.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan. Drop batter using a tablespoon into hot oil. Let fritters brown on all sides. Remove and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, tartar or cocktail sauce.
Notes
How to cook the conch or how to make Conch Creole.
https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/conch-creole/
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1241mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 2mg
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
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