Conch Fritters

Dogboa

Active member
The LEM grinder made fast work of the conch which was still partially frozen, so I didn't have to put some of the grinder parts in the freezer. I did two size dies, one for the fritters and one for chowder.

Fritter Grind
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The other ingredients
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The finished batter
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The raw fritters
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Finished fritters with "Cold Fried" French Fries
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This is a friends recipe given to me back in the '80's when I was actively involved with recreational scuba. He passed away many years ago. He was a noted, published U/W photographer for "Skin Diver" mag. RIP Steve Lucas.

Steve's Conch Fritters

2 lbs conch, diced (I cut up in big chunks and use the food processor)
2 tubes Ritz crackers, crushed – I use about 1-1/2 tubes to start then add if necessary
¼ cup peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped parsley
½ cup chopped onion
½ tsp garlic paste (Lawry’s)
6 eggs, add 1 at a time
1 finely chopped pickled jalapeno (Old El Paso)

Mix together, form in aprox 1” balls, and deep fry until golden brown, 350-375. Do a test ball first to see if you need to raise or lower temp to get it cooked thru but golden brown.
 

QSis

Grill Master
Staff member
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That stuff looks wonderful, Dog and med!

I've made the conch fritters once, and I order them whenever I see them on the menu (mainly in the South and the islands). Great with ice cold beer!

Lee
 
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