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Name: Authentic Bahamian Fish Fry Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahamas
Ingredients: *For the Fried Snapper (Serves 4):**; 4 whole snapper (about 1 lb each), cleaned, scaled, and gutted; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); Vegetable oil, for deep frying (about 4-6 cups); *For the Conch Fritters (Makes about 20 fritters):**; 1 lb fresh or canned conch, finely chopped; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 celery stalk, finely diced; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cup water (adjust for batter consistency); Vegetable oil, for deep frying; *For the Peas 'n' Rice (Side Dish):**; 1 cup dried pigeon peas (or canned pigeon peas, rinsed); 1 cup long-grain white rice

Bahamian Fish Fry

Bahamas

Nassau

A social event featuring various fried fish (like snapper or grouper), conch dishes, and sides, often at Arawak Cay.

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