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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🦐 Shellfish
🌾 Gluten
Cracked Conch
How to order / say it
Say it
Cracked Conch — [Cracked Conch]
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Can I have the Cracked Conch, please?
Locally
May I have the Cracked Conch, please?
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Tenderized conch meat coated in batter and deep-fried.
Why try it?
Cracked Conch is a local favorite, representing the abundant seafood offerings of Paradise Island. Its preparation highlights traditional Bahamian techniques and flavors.
How it tastes
The dish is crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a subtle briny flavor paired with spicy, tangy dipping sauces.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originated in the mid-19th century as locals began to explore methods of preparing conch. The dish rose to prominence when prepared by local families during festivals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 500 g conch fillets
- 🌾 150 g all-purpose flour
- 🌾 100 g cornmeal
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🥛 100 ml milk
- 🫒 500 ml oil
Method
- 1 Tenderize the conch fillets by pounding with a mallet.
- 2 Mix flour and cornmeal; whisk egg with milk.
- 3 Coat conch in dry mix, then in egg mixture, and fry until golden brown.
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