Turks and Caicos Conch Salad
Raw conch marinated with lime, orange, lemon, vinegar, peppers, onion, garlic, and cilantro. Makes about 8 servings; hands-on preparation time is an estimate.
This island salad combines tender diced conch with a citrus marinade and chopped vegetables. Serve it chilled after 45 minutes in the refrigerator. The yield of about 8 servings and hands-on preparation time are estimates.
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Method
- 01
Tenderize and dice the conch
Tenderize the conch and cut it into small dice. Set it aside in a non-metal bowl.
Ready to continue when: The conch is tender and cut into small, even pieces.
10 min - 02
Prepare the citrus marinade
In a non-metal bowl, mix the rice vinegar, red vinegar, lime juice, and lime zest with the red onion, yellow, red, and green peppers, garlic, sugar, and cilantro. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The marinade is well mixed, with the vegetables and cilantro evenly distributed.
10 min - 03
Marinate and chill
Pour the marinade over the conch and toss to coat the pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes before serving.
Ready to continue when: The conch is coated with marinade and the salad has been covered and refrigerated for 45 minutes.
45 min
Ingredients
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