Discover The Delicious Flavor Of Those Elusive Conch Fritters

By Dorothy Stephenson


Conch fritters are a taste of home for those who live by the seashore. Common to areas such as Key West, Florida, California coastal areas, the Bahamas and islands throughout the Caribbean, these delicacies are easy to make. Though the shell's meat is sold around the world at varied seaports, it can be difficult to find it in landlocked areas.

Some of the allure of this island delicacy is that it can be difficult to find locally. The traditional mixture of chopped sea meat, flour, egg, milk and spices fried in oil is one of those things that calls to those who know it. The fritters are delectable food. Some folks do crave the flavors and end up substituting similar calamari in their recipes.

For those who do not live by the ocean, there are places to buy this treat frozen online. By using mail order service, you can access these delicious morsels precooked in batter and ready to heat. The round batter balls are spiced just right and portioned for individual home use or food service venues.

It is also great to know that fresh and frozen, cleaned fillets are also available for ordering from the Internet. Ordering the amount of pounds you require is simple. Once the package arrives, the contents may be used to create your own favorite fritter recipes.

Serving this seafood is usually a casual operation. For most, just having a plateful with a nice cold beer is plenty good enough. One of the best ways to add a special touch is to offer some tasty dipping sauces. At least one kind is expected. For a meal portion, just add French fries. Margaritas or glasses of cool ice tea are nice to have when the weather turns hot.

Conch fritters are the food of a Bahamian vacation, an island retreat or a Florida adventure. These delicious round balls of good flavors bring to mind the best of good times for those who love them. Thanks to online sales and mail order shopping, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy some Caribbean spice at home.




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