Tender Bahamian Steamed Conch | #BodinePot

conch

🥗Healthier: mussels

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Mussels are more readily available and cheaper, while shrimp offers a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a distinct flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, while spinach is often cheaper and nutritious.

Begin by creating the gravy: add 2 tablespoons of vegetable or coconut oil to the pot.

Add 1 cup of chopped onions and 1/2 cup of sliced sweet peppers to the pot and sauté.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook until it looks grainy.

Add 1 cup of over ripe tomato and cook until it disintegrates.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of thyme, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon of oregano, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt.

Pour in fish broth, add 2 small bay leaves, and 1/2 cup of sliced carrots.

Cook until the gravy thickens and starts to steam.

Add the tenderized conch to the pot and season with red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.

Steam the conch for 10 to 15 minutes, uncovered, until cooked.

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