Conch Salad Cocktail Recipes

CONCH SALAD COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl filled with cold water, thaw the conch. Drain the defrosted conch then chop the conch into roughly 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a large bowl.
• In a small sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat the oil for 1 minute. Add the shallots and sauté, stirring constantly, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool.
• When the oil is cool, drizzle over the conch. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeño, parsley, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: The conch salad can be prepared ahead and stored, covered in the refrigerator, up to 1 day.
• To Serve:
• Serve the chilled conch salad in cocktail glasses or fruit dishes, with lime wedges and white crackers alongside.

CONCH SALAD

Steps:

• Put the conch in a pressure cooker covered with water and cook until tender, check the manufacturer's instructions for time. Remove the conch from the cooker and let cool completely.
• Dice the conch into small cubes then put the diced conch and remaining ingredients, except lettuce, in a medium bowl. Toss until completely mixed. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, toss again. Place lettuce on a platter and top with conch salad.

CONCH SALAD

Steps:

• Tenderize conch with a meat mallet. Dice into bite-sized chunks. Soak conch in 1 cup lemon juice for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Drain off lemon juice and place conch in a bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, green pepper, cucumber, seasoning blend, and seasoned salt; mix thoroughly.
• Transfer conch mixture to a container. Add remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, tomato juice, and lime juice; mix well. Stir in vinegar and hot sauce. Refrigerate until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Serve cold.

CONCH SALAD WITH LIME, AVOCADO AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Preheat grill. In a heavy bottomed pot cook conch in water for 1 hour or until tender. Strain through a colander and let cool slightly. Rub cooked conch with 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill for 8 minutes or until slightly charred on the outside and allow to cool again. Afterward, slice conch into paper thin slices and return to a metal or non-reactive bowl and add additional ingredients and mix thoroughly. Serve chilled with avocado, sliced limes and cilantro sprigs.