Bahamian Conch Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) conch meat, cleaned and diced 1 pound (450g) conch meat, cleaned and diced
• 1 cup (240ml) lime juice 1 cup (240ml) lime juice
• 1 cup (240ml) orange juice 1 cup (240ml) orange juice
• 1 cup (150g) diced bell peppers (red, green, and yellow) 1 cup (150g) diced bell peppers (red, green, and yellow)
• 1 cup (150g) diced onion 1 cup (150g) diced onion
• 1/2 cup (75g) diced tomato 1/2 cup (75g) diced tomato
• 1/4 cup (60ml) hot pepper sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 220 kcal / 920 KJ
• Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 1g)
• Carbohydrates: 15g (Sugar: 6g)
• Protein: 22g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, orange juice, hot pepper sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. 2.
   Add the diced conch meat to the bowl and mix well to ensure all the meat is coated in the marinade.
3. 3.
   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the conch meat to marinate and become tender.
4. 4.
   After marinating, add the diced bell peppers, onion, tomato, cilantro, and parsley to the bowl with the conch meat.
5. 5.
   Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
6. 6.
   Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
7. 7.
   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. 8.
   Serve the Bahamian Conch Salad chilled, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Conch meat — Ensure the conch meat is cleaned thoroughly before dicing. Pound the meat gently with a meat mallet to tenderize it further if needed.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier salad, add additional hot pepper sauce according to your preference.
• Serve the conch salad with a side of crispy plantain chips for a delightful crunch.
• If fresh conch is not available, you can use frozen conch meat as a substitute.
• Adjust the amount of citrus juice according to your taste preference for a more or less tangy flavor.
• Allow the salad to marinate for longer if you prefer a more tender texture.

Serving advice

Serve the Bahamian Conch Salad chilled as an appetizer or a light lunch. It pairs well with crusty bread or as a topping for crispy lettuce leaves.

Presentation advice

Present the Bahamian Conch Salad in a vibrant and colorful bowl to showcase the freshness of the ingredients. Garnish with additional fresh herbs for an added pop of green.