Conch Fritters

INGREDIENTS

• :
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 6 tablespoons buttermilk
• 8 ounces conch, finely minced
• 1 jalapeño, finely minced
• ¼ cup finely minced white onion
• ¼ cup finely minced red bell pepper
• ¼ cup finely minced carrots
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon Creole seasoning
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• ½ cup salsa
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper