Ingredients
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2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tablespoons vinegar
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup cornmeal
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 cups oil, or as needed, for frying
Dipping sauce:
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon brown mustard
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
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 (per serving)
| 775 | Calories |
| 66g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 775 | |
| % 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.
