Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2poundsalligator meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2tablespoonsvinegar
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salt and pepper to taste
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1cupcornmeal
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¼cupall-purpose flour
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2tablespoonsgarlic powder
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2teaspoonsblack pepper
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½teaspooncayenne pepper
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2cupsoil, or as needed, for frying
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3tablespoonsmayonnaise
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1tablespoonbrown mustard
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1tablespoonred wine vinegar
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2teaspoonsprepared horseradish
Cooking Directions
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Place alligator meat in a medium bowl. Pour in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a resealable plastic bag.
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Squeeze off excess liquid from a handful of alligator meat and add to the resealable bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Remove meat to a plate, shaking off excess cornmeal mixture. Repeat with remaining meat, one handful at a time.
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Heat 1 inch oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, lower meat carefully into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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Make sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and horseradish in a small bowl until well combined.
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Serve fried meat hot with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories775 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 66g |
85% |
Saturated Fat 6g |
29% |
Cholesterol 45mg |
15% |
Sodium 148mg |
6% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g |
6% |
Dietary Fiber 2g |
6% |
Total Sugars 0g |
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Protein 29g |
57% |
Vitamin C 0mg |
0% |
Calcium 18mg |
1% |
Iron 2mg |
12% |
Potassium 380mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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