Conch Fritters with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Stir in conch and next 4 ingredients.

Pour oil to a depth of 5 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350 degrees. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into hot oil, and fry in batches, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Drain fritters on paper towels. Serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.

Makes about 2-1/2 dozen

Spicy Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup hot sauce

Combine all ingredients.

Makes 1-1/4 cups