Conch Fritters

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped red pepper
• ½ small white onion, diced fine
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• ½ scotch bonnet pepper, seeded, minced
• ¼ cup milk
• ¾ pound chopped conch
• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable (oil for frying)
• Conch Fritters Dressing

Directions

1. In large bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
2. Add the bell peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, thyme and scotch bonnet pepper.
3. Stir in milk; beat batter well.
4. Stir in chopped conch, salt (if desired) and black pepper.
5. In deep skillet or electric fryer, heat oil to 375°F.
6. Using slotted spoon, remove fritters; transfer to paper towels to drain.
7. Serve with the dressing in separate bowl.