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Preparation Time - 1 Hour
Preparation Method - Deep Fry




Alligator Bites

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If you're lucky enough to have access to fresh Alligator, by all means use it, although frozen Alligator works just as well.

Ingredients are for 4 Servings
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Ingredients:
Qty Unit Ingredient
1 pound Alligator
1/4 cup Lime Juice » fresh
3 cloves Garlic » minced
2 teaspoons Salt » divided
1 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper » divided
1 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 cups Vegetable Oil » for frying
Prep Time Process Time Overall Time
1 Hour 30 Minutes 1 hour 30 minutes
Directions:
Before frying, heat oil to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

1. Cut the alligator into 1/2 inch thick steaks and tenderize by pounding with a meat mallet for a minute or two.

2. Cut each steak into strips.

3. Combine the lime juice, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl.

4. Add the alligator, making sure it's fully coated with the marinade. This will help to tenderize it further.

5. Marinate the gator in this mixture for 30 minutes, in the refrigerator, turning once.

6. Meanwhile, combine the flour, remaining salt, remaining pepper, cayenne pepper and chili powder in a bowl and whisk to mix.

7. Pour the vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat to 350°F.

8. Drain the Alligator and blot it dry with paper towels.

9. Dredge the gator pieces in the seasoned flour to coat, shaking off the excess flour.

10. Fry the gator pieces, turning with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

11. Work in several batches, so as not to crowd the pan which will lower the oil temperature.

12. Drain on paper towels and serve at once.

Submitted by Harper W. | April 16th, 2024 See all of Harper W.'s Recipes.

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@Harper W. | April 16th, 2024
If you're lucky enough to have access to fresh Alligator, by all means use it, although frozen Alligator works just as well.

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