Traditional Bahamian main dishes

Conch salad

If you’re in The Bahamas, chances are you’re not going to leave without trying conch, one way or the other. Conch salad is a good way to start if you want to feel as though you’re eating something healthy, that’s also interesting and different. In your conch salad bowl, you’ll find diced conch meat with add-ons like chopped peppers, onion, tomato, salt and pepper. Everything is tossed about in a marinade made with lime, lemon, and orange juice. The marinade ‘cooks’ the conch a little, but other than that, expect your conch ceviche to be mostly uncooked. This dish tends to be a little spicy when local peppers are added in, so that’s something to keep in mind.

Conch fritters

The Bahamas is a great place to try conch for the first time if you haven’t already indulged in this Caribbean delicacy. Conch fritters are made with conch meat, onion, peppers, celery, garlic, and other seasonings. All the ingredients are combined, and then deep fried until they’re golden brown and delicious. While conch fritters may not be the healthiest dish, it certainly is one of the tastiest. Definitely have conch fritters with the dipping sauce, which is usually made from ketchup, lime juice, and mayonnaise.