Ingredients
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1 quart oil for frying
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup milk
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1 egg
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ground cayenne pepper to taste
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seasoned salt to taste
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup chopped conch meat
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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½ onion, chopped
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½ green bell pepper, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Make the fritters: Mix flour, milk, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Mix in conch meat, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
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Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Make the dipping sauce: Mix ketchup, lime juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Serve dipping sauce on the side with fritters.
