Crab and Shellfish Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 pound fresh conch, finely chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• Pinch ground red pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 pound raw clams, minced
• 1/2 pound crabmeat
• Vegetable oil
• Spicy Juniper Mayonnaise

Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add shrimp and conch. Boil 1 minute; drain and set aside.
2. Combine flour through ground red pepper in a large bowl; make a well in center.
3. Combine egg, milk, and hot sauce; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Add shrimp, conch, and onion through crabmeat, stirring until blended. Let mixture stand 10 minutes.
4. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.
5. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil; fry in batches 1 to 2 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with Spicy Juniper Mayonnaise.