Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2poundsalligator meat, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2tablespoonsvinegar

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1cupcornmeal

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • 2tablespoonsgarlic powder

  • 2teaspoonsblack pepper

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 2cupsoil, or as needed, for frying

  • 3tablespoonsmayonnaise

  • 1tablespoonbrown mustard

  • 1tablespoonred wine vinegar

  • 2teaspoonsprepared horseradish

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Meanwhile, place cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a resealable plastic bag.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Make sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and horseradish in a small bowl until well combined.

  6. Serve fried meat hot with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
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
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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