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Conch Fritters

Name: Conch Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: antiguan
Ingredients: 300 g conch meat, tenderized and diced; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 whole egg; ½ cup milk; 1 whole sweet pepper, finely diced; 1 tsp garlic powder

Crispy golden fritters packed with tender conch meat, peppers, and herbs — a classic Antiguan street food.

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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About This Recipe

Conch fritters are one of the most popular street foods and bar snacks across Antigua and the wider Caribbean. Chunks of conch — a large sea snail harvested from surrounding waters — are folded into a seasoned batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden, served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Serves 4

300 gconch meat, tenderized and diced
1 cupall-purpose flour
1 wholeegg
½ cupmilk
1 wholesweet pepper, finely diced
1 tspgarlic powder

Instructions

1
Make batter
Whisk flour, egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a smooth batter.
2
Add fillings
Fold in diced conch and sweet pepper.
3
Fry
Heat oil to 180°C. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry 3–4 minutes until golden brown all over.
4
Drain and serve
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with hot sauce or garlic aioli.

Pro Tips

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Pound conch with a mallet to tenderize before dicing.
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Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.

Variations

•
Add corn kernels to the batter for sweetness.
•
Use shrimp if conch is unavailable.

Storage

Best eaten fresh. Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 8 minutes to restore crispness.

History & Origin

Conch has been a food source in the Caribbean since pre-Columbian times. Antiguan fishermen traditionally harvested conch from the shallow reef waters, and fritters became a popular way to use the tenderized meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned conch?

Yes, canned conch works — drain and rinse well before dicing.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (180g) · 4 servings total

Calories290kcal

Protein18g

Carbohydrates28g

Fat11g

Fiber1g

Protein18g

Carbs28g

Fat11g

Time Summary

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Total time35 min

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Instructions

Make batter

Whisk flour, egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a smooth batter.

Add fillings

Fold in diced conch and sweet pepper.

Fry

Heat oil to 180°C. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry 3–4 minutes until golden brown all over.

Drain and serve

Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with hot sauce or garlic aioli.