Bahamian 'Grilled' Conch

conch meat

🥗Healthier: octopus

💰Cheaper: squid

Octopus offers a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while being dairy-free.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for lime in flavoring.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used when fresh ones are unavailable.

Soak the conch meat in salt water after taking it out of the bag.

Tenderize the conch meat by pounding it with a mallet in a Ziploc bag.

Slice the plum tomato into good-sized slices.

Peel the plantains and cut them into thick slices.

Combine the sliced onions, plantains, tomato, and fresh thyme in a container.

Squeeze the juice of half an orange and half a lime over the mixture.

Add natural sea salt and pepper to taste, then toss everything together.

Add a dab of butter to the mixture in the container.

Cover the container loosely to allow steam to escape.

Place the container in a baking pan with a little water and bake at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes.

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