Crispy Conch Fritters
Golden, crunchy Caribbean conch fritters with a whisper of heat and lime. Ready in 25 minutes, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 12 oz canned conch, drained and chopped fine
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup red bell pepper, minced
- ⅓ cup scallions, chopped
- 1 whole habanero or scotch bonnet chile, minced
- 1 whole lime
- 1 quart neutral cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Fold conch, bell pepper, scallions, habanero, lime juice, and 0.5 cup water into flour until just combined.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (use a thermometer). Working in batches, drop golf-ball-sized spoonfuls of batter into oil.
- 4
Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and floating, then lift out with a slotted spoon.
- 5
Drain on a paper towel–lined plate. Serve hot with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- heavy pot or deep skillet
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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