Conch Salad

Name: Conch Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lbs conch, cleaned and pounded; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 small tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; kosher salt to taste; 1 orange Habanero pepper, seeded and minced very finely; 1 cup lime juice; butter lettuce

Ingredients

2 lbs conch, cleaned and pounded
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
kosher salt to taste
1 orange Habanero pepper, seeded and minced very finely
1 cup lime juice
butter lettuce

This is typically prepared in the Bahamas. It’s a bit spicy, but delicious.

Directions:

Score and pound the conch to tenderize. cut into 1/2 inch chunks and add to a non- metallic bowl.
Add lime juice to the bowl to cover. If 1 cup is not enough, add more. Allow to marinate in the lime juice for about 1/2 hour.
Add all the other ingredients and mix well. Season with salt.
Serve in butter lettuce cups.