Conch Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 quart oil for frying
• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 egg
• ground cayenne pepper to taste
• seasoned salt to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped conch meat
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• ½ onion , chopped
• 0.5 greens bell pepper , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Make the fritters: Mix flour, milk, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Mix in conch meat, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

3. 3

   Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   Make the dipping sauce: Mix ketchup, lime juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Serve dipping sauce on the side with fritters.