Alligator Beignets Fritters Recipes

ALLIGATOR FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cook gator in olive oil in a pan until cooked through; chill meat thoroughly.
• Add egg, mustard, scallions, garlic, Garlic Butter, red pepper and baking powder to gator in a mixing bowl. Add the flour a little at a time, adjusting until the mixture is a little looser than that of a meatball (you may not need to add the whole amount). Form into 3-inch ovals.
• Saute in some oil in a skillet until golden, 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second side.
• Place the butter in a large stand mixer and beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Add chopped garlic, shallots and granulated garlic. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Turn back to low speed and add the wine and lemon juice. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Turn to low speed and add the parsley; beat 30 seconds and turn off mixer.
• Mix together mayo, dill, white pepper, cayenne and lemon juice in a bowl.

ALLIGATOR BEIGNETS ( FRITTERS )

Steps:

• After cooking the Alligator meat, mix all the ingredients in a bowl completely.
• Heat enough oil to fry beignets in a 12 inch skillet.
• With a Tablespoon, scoop up the mixture and ease into the hot oil one spoon full at a time.
• Skillet should hold 5 or 6 without touching.
• Fry to a golden brown on both sides.
• Prepare Dipping Sauce by mixing ingredients.