Recipe courtesy of The Conch Flyer
Conch Flyer Fritters
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 338
- Total Fat
- 3
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 51
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 25
- Cholesterol
- 97
- Sodium
- 951
- Total: 45 min
- Prep: 25 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1 pound ground conch
1/3 cup chopped or minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup diced suntan peppers
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup clam juice
3 eggs
3 to 5 cups self-rising flour
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except for flour in a large bowl. Mix well. Slowly add flour, mixing to combine well to a thick, heavy batter. Drop ping-pong ball size fritters into hot shortening (350 degrees). Cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Stick fritter with toothpick to be sure middle is done. Serve on a bed of lettuce with cocktail sauce, key lime sauce, honey mustard or lemon wedges.