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
WHAT TO SERVE WITH ALLIGATOR? 7 BEST SIDE DISHES
Steps:
- Pick your favorite recipe from the article.
- Organize your ingredients and utensils.
- Follow the detailed instructions in the recipe to make your side dish.
- Prepare and serve for delicious meal!
DEEZ AIN'T GATOR BITES
Provided by Food Network
Time 9h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- For the nuggets: In a large stock pot, add the canola oil, onions, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne and sauté over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and let stew, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, cilantro, parsley and habaneros and let stew, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend well.
- Place the flour in a large bowl, add the blended ingredients and mix. Place small chunks (about 1-inch wide) of the mixture on the prepared sheet pan and bake until a light crust forms on the outer edges, 30 to 40 minutes.
- For the swamp sauce: Meanwhile, in a blender, add the Mayo Base, cilantro, garlic powder, mustard, jalapeños, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Blend, then set the sauce aside.
- For frying: Heat about 2 cups oil in a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together 1 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of the Love Spice, the hot sauce and 1/2 cup water. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1 cup flour and the remaining 2 teaspoons Love Spice.
- Dredge the nuggets and mushroom slices in the wet batter, then the dry batter. Add the battered pieces to the oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1 1/2 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Place the fried nuggets and mushrooms on a plate. Add the parsley on top and serve with the swamp sauce on the side.
- In a bowl, add the paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne. Mix well.
- In a blender, add the soy milk, olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Blend well and refrigerate overnight.
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.
ALLIGATOR FINGERS
Quick and easy way to fix up gator bites for your friends - exotic, but taste like chicken! You can get frozen alligator meat online.
Provided by JerryFLA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate about 10 minutes.
- Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch, and heat over a medium-high flame.
- Add to a large resealable bag the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Squeeze off excess liquid from meat, and add one handful of meat to the resealable bag. Shake to coat. Remove meat, shake off excess flour, and set on a plate. Repeat with remaining meat.
- When oil is hot, place meat pieces into oil, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and serve hot.
- To prepare dipping sauce, mix together in a small bowl the mayonnaise, horseradish, brown mustard, and red wine vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 1 g
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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