Conch Fritters

Yield: 32 fritters

Ingredients

• 1  pound  fresh conch, minced
• 1/2  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2  yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4  teaspoon  fresh thyme
• 1/2  onion, chopped
• 1  cup  all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons  baking powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1/2  cup  clam juice
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

Stir together first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in clam juice.

Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry 1 minute or until golden. Drain.

Note: The Morgans serve Lime-and-Caper Aioli as a dip for Conch Fritte