Dairy-Free Conch Fritters
Dive into the tropical flavor of the sea with these Dairy-Free Conch Fritters—golden, crispy bites of pure Caribbean joy! This recipe transforms tender conch meat into irresistibly savory fritters, combining fresh vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and scallions with a perfectly spiced cornmeal and flour batter. With a delicate kick from cayenne pepper and an easy, dairy-free twist, these fritters are fried to perfection for a crunchy exterior and tender interior. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, serve them warm alongside zesty lime wedges for a bright, citrusy finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, these fritters bring a taste of the islands to your table without the fuss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound conch meat, cleaned and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup water
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lime wedges for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Add the chopped conch meat, onion, bell pepper, scallions, and garlic to the dry ingredients. Mix well to combine.
Gradually add the water to the mixture, stirring continuously until a thick, slightly sticky batter forms.
In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying just a few at a time to avoid overcrowding.
Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.
Serve the conch fritters warm with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 484.4 g | 621% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.7 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 295 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2354 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.6 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 141.1 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 837 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
