An Outstanding Conch Fritters Recipe

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An Outstanding Conch Fritters
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
1369
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1 Tbsp thyme 1 Tbsp parsley 1 Tbsp oregano 1 Tbsp celery seed 1 Tbsp habanero sauce (e.g. Melindas) 3/4 Tbsp salt (Not More! At least initially!) 1/2 Tbsp basil 1/2 Tbsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Pound conch with a rolling pin until it has flattened out (especially the thick and hard foot ), then dice into small pieces.
  3. Mix in lime juice and tomato paste with conch in small bowl.
  4. In separate large bowl, dice pepper, onion and garlic. Mix in spices.
  5. Mix in conch mixture. Mix in flour, baking powder and eggs.
  6. The mixture should be fairly thick, if you take spoon of it and turn it upside down it should stick there for a few seconds.
  7. If too thin, add more flour.
  8. If too thick, add a little milk.
  9. You could also substitute a little beer for the milk if you like.rec Get a couple of plates with napkins or paper towels handy, as well as a tablespoon, a teaspoon, a fork, and a metal device for scooping stuff out of hot oil.
  10. Heat a pot of about 2 inches of cooking oil on medium heat. Stir after a few minutes.
  11. Oil should be ready after 7 or 8 minutes, don't heat too fast or oil and fritters will burn.
  12. Scoop up 1 tablespoon of fritter mixture, scrape it into oil with teaspoon.
  13. Let cook for about 2 minutes, then roll it over with fork (they float) and let cook on other side for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  14. Scoop out with scooper and let drain on napkin plate. Let cool a bit and then taste. Carefully adjust seasonings in remainder of batter to taste. Repeat this procedure of making one fritter until you have the spices just right. The recipe may seem like a lot of spices, but they lose their strength when mixed with all that stuff and cooked.
  15. Serve with lemon or lime wedges, some more habenero sauce, and plenty of cold beverages.
  16. And be careful with that hot oil. Excessive alcohol consumption and playing around with hot oil definitely do NOT mix.
  17. Enjoy! PS: If you don't want to make these fritters but you are in Florida, the best that I HAVE found in a re staurant are at the Calpyso Restaurant and Raw Bar in Pompano.
  18. (I have no connection other than I have been a good customer there since 1990 and I think the owners are great folks). Charlie Byrne * Delray Beach, FL *.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1369.29 Kcal (5733 kJ)
Calories from fat 367.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.86g 63%
Cholesterol 409.91mg 137%
Sodium 3711.47mg 155%
Potassium 4281.23mg 91%
Total Carbs 189.48g 63%
Sugars 12.71g 51%
Dietary Fiber 22.18g 89%
Protein 65.95g 132%
Vitamin C 134.7mg 224%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 66.2mg 368%
Calcium 1964.8mg 196%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 170.26 Kcal (713 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.08g 63%
Cholesterol 50.97mg 137%
Sodium 461.5mg 155%
Potassium 532.35mg 91%
Total Carbs 23.56g 63%
Sugars 1.58g 51%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 89%
Protein 8.2g 132%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 224%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 99%
Iron 8.2mg 368%
Calcium 244.3mg 196%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 30
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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