Conch Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup ground conch (about 1/2 pound)*
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

* May substitute scallops or clams.

Instructions

1. Grind conch meat in meat grinder or pulse in food processor.
2. Heat several inches of oil in a deep pot or fryer to 365 degrees.
3. Mix all ingredients until thoroughly blended.
4. Drop batter by rounded tablespoon into hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Attribution

Miami Herald