Bahamian Street Food! Conch Fritters?

What is a Conch Fritter? Conch Fritters are a Caribbean shellfish dish, particularly popular in the Bahamas. These appetizers sized fried fritters are typically made with conch meat native to the Caribbean. They consist of a doughy mixture with peppers, onion, and celery and are served with a limey spicy ketchup mayo. Queen conch has been fished traditionally in The Bahamas from the early days Conch is a marine mollusk that is indigenous to the warm waters of the Caribbean. Also considered a sea snail, this marine creature has cultural significance to the islands of The Bahamas in terms of cuisine. Conch has been harvested and cooked on these islands for generations. The meat was an important source of protein, the shell was used for trade and to make tools and ornaments. Today the conch fishery is an important part of the Bahamian economy. Conch is a marine mollusk that is indigenous to the warm waters of the Caribbean. Also considered a sea snail, this marine creature has cultural significance to the islands of The Bahamas in terms of cuisine. Conch has been harvested and cooked on these islands for generations