Beach Shack · Fried Conch
Conch Fritters
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Belize closes its conch season every year from July through September and sets a minimum size, so conch fritters largely disappear from island menus for those months.
Chopped conch meat is mixed into a seasoned batter with peppers and herbs, then deep-fried into golden fritters. Beach shacks on Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye, both part of Belize District, serve them hot with dipping sauce.
Why it's made this way: Belize District includes the country's main cayes, where conch diving has long been a livelihood, making conch fritters the islands' signature beach snack.
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