Conch Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond meal flour
• 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
• 3 tsps baking powder
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsps onion flakes
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 lb conch
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 tbsps salted butter

Directions

1. Cut up raw conch, and add to a food processor. Pulse to chop finely, but not to a paste.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk wet (minus conch and cheese) ingredients until smooth. Then add to the dry ingredients, and mix well.
4. Heat oil or lard in a skillet to 450 °F (175 °C). Drop batter by spoonfuls into the oil. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned. Turn each fritter, and cook another 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove to a plate covered with paper towel to drain.