Bahamian *~CONCH FRITTERS*~

Bahamian

*~CONCH FRITTERS*~
4 fresh conchs, finely minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1- ¾ cups all- purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper & oil for deep-frying
Combine ground conch with chopped vegetables. Add egg. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; add to conch mixture. Season to taste. Form into balls 1 to 2 inches in size. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees. To prevent cooling the oil too quickly, drop one fritter at a time into the pan, waiting a few seconds before adding additional fritters. Fry 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides, turning the fritters as they rise to the surface. Drain on paper towels. Serve with ‘Key Lime Mustard Sauce ‘.

*~Key Lime Mustard Sauce~*
1 cup mayonnaise
5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Key Lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine mayonnaise, mustard and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with seafood or as a dip for shrimp. Makes 1-½ cups.