- Apr 26, 2012
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A friend gave me 15# of Alligator tail last week so I figured I would make some sausage. I was going to stuff them for links and then decided after the fry test for spices that they sure would be good deep fried instead!
Can use the same recipe with crab meat, ground catfish nuggets or any other fish.
Alligator Mardi Gras
• 12-16 ounces Alligator meat (or any fish – crab)
• ¼ cup green onion, chopped (or Yellow/Red)
• ¼ cup fresh green herbs, chopped
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup celery, chopped fine
• 1 egg (binder)
• ¼ cup sweet pepper –red/green, chopped fine
• 2 Tbs mayonnaise
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs for mixing (can sub 8 saltine crackers crushed fine)
• 1 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
Directions
1. Grind the Alligator meat through a medium fine (5mm) plate one time.
2. Combine all ingredients except the Panco in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Divide mixture into equal portion balls using a packed 1/8 cup measure.
4. Roll each ball into more seasoned bread crumbs and then into the Panko. Be sure they are well covered.
5. Set the finished balls aside on a tray – refrigerate for one hour (or more if made in advance)
6. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 350 degrees F or about ½ “ of oil in a hot skillet. Fry until golden and crisp.
If you prefer a patty:
Divide the mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Roll in remaining bread crumbs, then Panko. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Fry in olive oil with butter added until goldend and crisp.
Can use the same recipe with crab meat, ground catfish nuggets or any other fish.
Alligator Mardi Gras
• 12-16 ounces Alligator meat (or any fish – crab)
• ¼ cup green onion, chopped (or Yellow/Red)
• ¼ cup fresh green herbs, chopped
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup celery, chopped fine
• 1 egg (binder)
• ¼ cup sweet pepper –red/green, chopped fine
• 2 Tbs mayonnaise
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs for mixing (can sub 8 saltine crackers crushed fine)
• 1 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
Directions
1. Grind the Alligator meat through a medium fine (5mm) plate one time.
2. Combine all ingredients except the Panco in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Divide mixture into equal portion balls using a packed 1/8 cup measure.
4. Roll each ball into more seasoned bread crumbs and then into the Panko. Be sure they are well covered.
5. Set the finished balls aside on a tray – refrigerate for one hour (or more if made in advance)
6. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 350 degrees F or about ½ “ of oil in a hot skillet. Fry until golden and crisp.
If you prefer a patty:
Divide the mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Roll in remaining bread crumbs, then Panko. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Fry in olive oil with butter added until goldend and crisp.
