Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas, where the flavors of the sea and land harmoniously blend. In this article, we will delve into the art of crafting the iconic Abaco conch fritters, a delectable dish that showcases the best of Bahamian cuisine. Join us as we explore the secrets to creating these golden-brown fritters, bursting with the sweet and savory flavors of conch, fresh herbs, and a symphony of spices. Let's set sail and discover the tantalizing world of Abaco conch fritters!
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CONCH FRITTERS
This is a traditional Bahamian recipe that is made with conch, this wonderful shellfish that is delicious but so hard to find out from the Bahamas. These fritters are great as an appetizer, finger food or as a very tasty hors d'oeuvre to accompany your favorite tropical drink!
Provided by Cynthia Russell
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, egg, and milk. Season with cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Mix in the conch meat, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
- Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the ketchup, lime juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Serve dipping sauce on the side with the fritters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 208.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
ABACO CONCH FRITTERS
Make and share this Abaco Conch Fritters recipe from Food.com.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Caribbean
Time 15m
Yield 2 dozen fritters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add conch, chopped onions and sweet peppers; mix well.
- Add tomato paste and salt, mixing again.
- Stir in flour and baking powder with water.
- Heat oil in pan.
- Drop in conch batter using teaspoon sized balls.
- Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Drain well and serve with cocktail of your choice.
CONCH FRITTERS
Steps:
- Sift together flour and cornstarch. In a large mixing bowl whip together eggs, egg whites, and milk. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Heat a deep pot halfway filled with peanut oil to 350 degrees F. Using a small scoop (1 ounce) place batter in oil and fry until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve with favorite sauce.
CONCH FRITTERS
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix together the conch, peppers, onion, carrot, celery and egg in a bowl. Add flour, buttermilk, baking powder, sugar, basil, garlic powder, oregano, salt and 8 ounces water. Let stand, refrigerated, for 4 hours.
- Heat oil to 325 degrees F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer.
- Scoop Ping-Pong-size balls of batter and drop into the oil. Keep fritters from floating with a mesh screen. Remove after 5 minutes. Let rest for at least 2 more minutes.
CONCH FRITTERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: mayonnaise, key lime juice, kosher salt, hot sauce, vegetable oil, conch meat, large carrot, celery, small jalapeño, medium green bell pepper, small red onion, fresh cilantro, all purpose flour, curry powder, baking powder, cayenne powder, kosher salt, light beer, lemon
Provided by Visit Florida
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 24 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the Key lime aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and hot sauce until well combined, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Make the fritters: Fill a medium pot with 4 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Add the conch meat to a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Scoop the conch into a large bowl and wipe the food processor clean.
- Add the carrot, celery, jalapeño, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped, leaving some larger pieces for added texture.
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the minced conch, along with the flour, curry powder, baking powder, cayenne, salt, and beer. Stir until just combined, being sure not to overmix.
- Working in batches of 8-10 at a time, use a 1-ounce scoop to portion the batter into the hot oil and fry, turning the fritters frequently with a slotted spoon or spider, until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a rack lined with paper towels to drain and repeat with the rest of the batter, letting the oil return to temperature between batches.
- Serve the fritters warm with the lemon wedges and Key lime aioli.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 0 grams
CONCH FRITTERS: BAHAMIAN STYLE
A friend of mine, Debbie, is from the Bahamas and she gave me this recipe. This is a traditional Bahamian recipe that is made with conch, the wonderful shellfish that is delicous but not so easy to find outside of the Bahamas. We, here in South Florida, are very close to Key West; the Conch Republic. These fritters are great as appetizers, finger foods or very tasty hors d'oeuvres to accompany your favorite rum punch or tropical drink! Conch can be replaced with any seafood. Make this batter with calamari, shrimp, imitation crab meat and lobster & see how awesome it turns out. Read about CONCH on the web, it's interesting. BEWARE - these are HOT.
Provided by Manami
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Heat the oil in large pot or deep fryer to 365F (185 degrees C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, egg and milk.
- Season with cayenne pepper, seasoning salt, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Mix in the conch meat, onion, red & yellow & green pepper, celery and garlic.
- Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- BE CAREFUL!
- Remove the basket or with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Now, is the time to slightly season, again.
- In a bowl, mix the ketchup, "lime" juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt & pepper.
- Serve dipping sauce on the side with the fritters.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 108, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 7.1
Tips:
- Use fresh conch meat. Fresh conch meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen conch meat. If you can't find fresh conch meat, you can use frozen conch meat, but be sure to thaw it completely before using it.
- Make sure the conch meat is finely chopped. This will help the fritters to hold together better. You can chop the conch meat by hand or in a food processor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the fritters tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fry the fritters in hot oil. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy. You can fry the fritters in a deep fryer or in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Serve the fritters hot. Conch fritters are best served hot, with a dipping sauce of your choice. Some popular dipping sauces for conch fritters include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.
Conclusion:
Conch fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With their unique flavor and crispy texture, conch fritters are sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting appetizer, give conch fritters a try!
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