CRISPY FRIED ALLIGATOR BITES
These Fried Alligator bites are deliciously crispy on the outside, and moist and tender on the outside - perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce
Provided by Danielle Wolter
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the alligator into 1-2 inch pieces.
- Combine the buttermilk with the hot sauce, then add the alligator. Let it soak for 2-4 hours in the fridge.
- Mix the Cajun seasoning and flour together.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or other deep pot to 350F degrees. Oil should be about 3 inches deep.
- Dip the alligator pieces in the flour mixture then gently place them in the oil. Cook for 5-8 minutes, until golden brown on the outside.
- **Cook in 3 batches to ensure each batch fries up crisp and non-greasy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve with Cajun remoulade sauce or dip in ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 ounces, Calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
ACE CHAMPION
A tasty recipe for Fried Alligator, cajun-style! Try this recipe featuring alligator that has been marinated in cajun seasonings, battered in buttermilk and seasoned flour and then fried until golden. So delicious! Want to see how it's done? We have the video right here!
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Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1 Pat the alligator meat dry. Place the alligator in a medium bowl and season with the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and hot sauce, and toss to coat evenly. Cover and allow marinating for at least 10 minutes at room temperature. 2 Remove the alligator from the dry spices. 3 Heat vegetable shortening in a large cast-iron skillet until it registers 350°F (176°C) or use a recommended electric deep fryer. 4 In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, mustard, and eggs. Whisk well. In another bowl add the flour and season with some cajun seasoning as well. 5 Dip the alligator in the flour and shake off. Then add into the buttermilk mixture and shake off. Then back into the flour and shake off. Repeat the process until all is done. 6 When the oil is ready, add the alligator pieces to the skillet in batches, shaking off any excess flour before adding them to the oil and being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Start with the larger pieces. 7 Cook the alligator, using tongs to turn occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on the temperature of the oil, making sure the oil does not get too hot. Transfer the alligator to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat the process until all the Alligator is cooked.
FRIED ALLIGATOR WITH CREOLE REMOULADE SAUCE
We love fried gator here is south Louisiana. Anytime we have a fish fry we always try to get our hands on some gator. Certain times of the year it is pretty easy to find. We only like the tail though. The Creole sauce recipe I got from a local restaruant..it goes well with the gator. I also use it with my boiled crawfish. My...
Provided by Debbie W
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Mix all sauce ingredients togather and store in refrierator.
- 2. take prepared gator and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Soak pieces of gator in buttermilk in a bowl for about 2 hours. Turning every now and then making sure they are all coated.drain weel after 2 hours
- 3. Mix flour and all dry seasoning togather. add gator and toss to coat evenly.
- 4. Make sure oil is at 350(we use a thermometer) fry gator for aprox 3-4 min or until golden brown. When they come out of the oil you can sprinkle with a little creole seasoning for extra spice!!
- 5. Dip in sauce and enjoy!! Sweet savory gator!!
FRIED ALLIGATOR TAIL
Make and share this Fried Alligator Tail recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ken Nipper
Categories Wild Game
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- salt and pepper alligator meat set aside mix flour, corn meal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, powdered milk.
- heat oil to about 400F in deep fryer dredge meat pieces in flour mixture fry for about 3 to 5 minutes until brown overcooking will make tough put cooked pieces on paper towel to drain serve with favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 196.9, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 8.7
FRIED ALLIGATOR WITH A GARLIC AIOLI DIPPING SAUCE; MEDITERRANEAN ALLIGATOR WITH A TOMATO AND CAPER SAUCE; ALLIGATOR PICATTA
Steps:
- Combine equal parts of plain bread crumbs and flour in a small bowl. Dip the alligator meat in the flour mixture and set the pieces aside. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the alligator meat to the hot oil and pan-fry until all sides are evenly browned. When the alligator is cooked through, remove the meat with tongs, and drain the excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Before serving, squeeze the juice of 1 lemon on top of the fried alligator.
- In a food processor, pulse the garlic, green onion, and white onion until minced and thoroughly combined. Add the egg yolks and lemon juice, and pulse again until blended. Slowly drizzle the oil into through the feeding tube of the processor until the sauce emulsifies. When the sauce is thickened, add salt, pepper, and a couple drops of hot pepper sauce, to taste. Serve as a dipping sauce for the Fried Alligator.
- Combine the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and shallot to the pan, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, and then add the alligator meat. Saute the alligator for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the meat begins to brown, flipping the meat when the first side begins browning. Add the tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and olives to the pan. Bring to a simmer, and then lower heat to maintain a simmer for 35 to 40 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pound the alligator with a meat mallet to tenderize. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and then add the olive oil and 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the shallot, and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon so that it doesn't burn. Add the alligator meat to the pan, and saute for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the alligator browns slightly. Add chicken stock and flour, and then cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Lower the heat to medium-low, and add the capers and lemon juice, and then simmer for 15 minutes. Add butter, as needed, to thicken the sauce. Garnish the plate with lemon wedges.
FRIED ALLIGATOR NUGGETS
Steps:
- Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil. Heat to 360 degrees F. Coat the alligator meat with the fish batter. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until gator floats in oil. Remove and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve as an appetizer with remoulade sauce, mustard sauce, or cocktail sauce for dipping.
BRICE PALMER'S FRIED ALLIGATOR BITES
I love fried gator tail, and the local restaurant in my area, The Black Hammock, has some of the best I've eaten. Unfortunately, I don't have their recipe. We can actually purchase gator meat, fresh or frozen, at some fresh seafood houses so this is something I would love to try cooking myself. This recipe was taken from the Texas Cooperative Extension Alligator Cookbook and is posted there as a recipe from "Tony Chachere's Cajun Country Cookbook". It sounds very good, and all recipes I've ever seen are very similar with the only noted differences being in the batter and seasoning ingredients. I hope you enjoy this one! NOTE: Servings and yield are estimated. Prep time DOES NOT include refrigeration time. Posted for ZWT5.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 24-36 bites, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the alligator into 1" cubes and soak in milk (in the refrigerator) for 2 to 3 hours.
- Drain milk then season meat (in the same bowl) with Tony's Creole Seasoning.
- Add the mustard to the bowl and mix well, coating meat with mustard.
- Mix Fish Fry and pancake mix together in shaking bag. Drop meat cubes in shaking bag and coat well.
- Deep fry at 375 F for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with French fries and seafood sauce or other dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 789.7, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.5
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