Name: Island-Style Conch Fritters
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh conch; 1/2 scotch bonnet ((habanero), or jalapeno); 1/2 cup Spanish onion (minced); 1 stalk celery; 1/2 green bell pepper (minced); 1/2 red bell pepper (minced); 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup club soda; 1/2 cup beer ((make it a good one)); 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons key lime juice (or fresh lime juice from a Persian lime); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-2 teaspoons favorite hot sauce (optional) (I used Crystal); fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 lime (cut into wedges); favorite hot sauce (as desired)