Tuesday, February 1, 2011

RECIPE: Conch Fritters from Kerry of PROMENADE

Kerry, owner-operator of Promenade, a 65-foot trimaran that offers diving and yacht charters in the Virgin Islands, sent us this recipe which is always a hit with her guests...



KERRY'S CONCH FRITTERS

Makes approximately 20-24 large conch fritters

INGREDIENTS:

Conch mixture:
  • 2 Conch, large
  • Assorted vegetables, chopped small:
Carrot
Mushrooms
Green & red peppers
Celery
Onion
Green Onions
  • Lemon juice
  • Tabasco
  • Seasoning salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 can Beer
  • 2 cups Flour
  • Oil, to fry conch mixture
Cocktail sauce:
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Horseradish
Pepper

METHOD:
  • Clean conch and put them in a food processor with a knife blade and grind/chop for several minutes. I grind until the mixture is almost like paste instead of chunks.
  • Transfer conch paste to a bowl, add chopped vegetables.
  • Add (to taste) a few tablesppons of lemon juice, tabasco, seasoning salt, pepper, or your favorite spice.
  • Mix together well and let marinate overnight to bring out the flavors.
  • The next day, boil the oil in the pot used for deep frying.
  • Mix 3/4 can of been into the conch mixture (Chef gets leftover) and put in enough flour to make a sticky, gooey mess which is hard to get off your fingers... about 2 cups.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of conch mixture into the oil, cooking until crispy.

SERVING: 
  • I serve mine with homemade cocktail sauce, made up of approximately 70% mayonnaise to 25% ketchup, and as much horseradish as I want it to be hot, and some pepper, too.

Charter Yacht Promenade
Caribbean Sailing & Diving Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

Promenade is a 65-foot trimaran that accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins.  The two forward cabins have Queen berths and ensuite head/shower, while the 3 aft cabins (one Queen, and two cabins that can either be configured as Twins or a King) share 2 heads with showers.

Promenade offers diving, has loads of watertoys, and plenty of lounging space to relax and hang out.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book PROMENADE
View Promenade's online brochure
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