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.

Harper W. | April 16th, 2024

Recipe of United States

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	pound	Alligator
1/4	cup	Lime Juice » fresh
3	cloves	Garlic » minced	Garlic Garlic is a mighty ingredient that adds depth and flavor to a wide range of dishes. Whether you're tossing it into a pasta sauce, roasting it to spread on bread, or using it Read more...
2	teaspoons	Salt » divided	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
1 1/2	teaspoons	Black Pepper » divided	Black Pepper Black pepper, pronounced 'blak PEH-per', is made from peppercorns that are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It's one of the most commonly used spices, known for its sharp, slightly spicy Read more...
1	cup	Flour	Flour Flour is a powdery substance made by grinding grains, seeds, or roots. It's a staple in baking and cooking, acting as a binding agent and providing structure and texture to dishes. In taste, flour Read more...
1	teaspoon	Cayenne Pepper	Cayenne Pepper Cayenne pepper is a type of chili pepper used to add heat and flavor to dishes. It's named after the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. They're long, thin, and often red when mature. Read more...
1	teaspoon	Chili Powder
2	cups	Vegetable Oil » for frying	Vegetable Oil Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and Read more...

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. I gave it a 5

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