Bahamian Stewed Conch

Bahamian stewed conch is a traditional seafood stew originating from the Bahamas. It's often made with a combination of large conch, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, lime juice, thyme, oil, flour, tomato paste, ketchup, red pepper flakes, and seasonings. The conch meat is tenderized and stewed with the rest of the ingredients until the potatoes and the conch are both tender. Once done, the stew is served with lime wedges, johnnycakes, or bread. This dish is one of the most popular comfort foods during the winter season in the Bahamas. If desired, the conch can be replaced with rock lobster meat, while butter, bacon, or sweet potatoes can all be added to the dish for extra flavor and texture.