What do conch fritters taste like

Joined Oct 6, I haven't tried them either, but they have them at Olivia's at OKW. Joined Feb 6, I personally didn't care for them at least at Olivia's and I love fried clams and scallops I don't like oysters. They were a little "chewy" and not as "strong" as an oyster.. Most folks really like them. Order them and give them a try, you won't know if you like them otherwise.

BTW, Olivia's also serve conch chowder, it is a tomato based chowder, I don't care for it either. But I really don't like any tomato based chowders. Joined Oct 28, Docsknotinn Mouseketeer. Joined Dec 30, They are really a bahamian specialty.

They should not taste like fish at all. Conch can be tuff but not if prepared properly. Usually the conch is chopped and put in corn meal batter like a hush puppy but a tad bit spicy.

It's hard to find good ones but they can be excellent. The Atlantis resort on Paradise Isle Nassau does a great job with them and the Chica Lodge in Islamorada used to do a great job on them as well. I saw them on the Olivia's menu, and just finished reading a book set in Key West where everyone was eating these things!

I think DH will like them, and I'll try one of his. Joined Oct 14, We had them when we were in Key West, and I was surprised by them. Check out our blog to see the latest articles. What Does Conch Taste Like? You Might Be Surprised! January 28, Recipe Marker. Keep reading as we share some surprising insights… The number of edible creatures you can find in the ocean is vast. What Is a Conch? Nutritional Value of Conch Conch is not only delicious but also full of nutrients. Ways to Cook Conch and Best Recipes Aside from making conch sushi, you can also try making it into fritters with crunchy breading.

Common tips for cooking with conch include: Dipping it in sauce with a bit of lemon zest to bring out the flavor of conch. The sweetness and acid from the zest cooks the conch. To make it easier to chew conch, it is important to hammer it with a mallet before cooking. Tenderize the meat by cooking the conch gently and slicing it thinly. Simple conch recipe to try at home: Conch Salad Serve this delicious meal to friends and family; made with only simple ingredients and little preparation time.

Leave in the refrigerator for up to two hours. Add tomato and avocado before serving. Print 5 Best Conch Recipes. Check out these great Conch Recipes that have been shared on Pinterest. Author: Recipe Marker. Click on each link above to view the pin and recipe.

Credit: Tru Bahamian Food Tours Known as a delicacy in various parts of the world, Bahamian conch fritters are small bites of local queen conch meat fried in a savory batter with a combination of peppery seasonings hot goat pepper, hot sauce, and sea salt and commonly used vegetables in the Bahamian diet, which grow abundantly among our islands like onion, sweet green pepper, and tomato.

Chill until fritters are ready Pass onion, sweet pepper, and conch through a meat grinder or food processor In large bowl, combine all ingredients to form a batter. The batter should be thick enough to drop from a spoon.

If it is too runny add a little more flour to stiffen it. If it is too stiff add a little more water to soften it Make sure cooking oil is hot about degrees if using deep fat fryer , using a spoon teaspoon or tablespoon depending on desired size drop batter into hot oil — fritters should float to the surface and bob around like apples in a barrel of water.

Serving Suggestions: Plate conch fritters alongside 2 oz of chilled calypso sauce for dipping. Email this page to a friend. The fritters are fried balls of dough. Like the clam cakes we have here in Rhode Island. Yep, I'd have to say ground up calamari. Fritters are dough balls with spices and ground conch mixed into the batter and deep fried. By LauraS Started October 12, October 19, Log In Issues. What do conch fritters taste like? Recommended Posts. Posted May 4, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options