Alligator Allemond Recipe

Name: Alligator Allemond
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds alligator fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 yellow onions, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds alligator fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 yellow onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
Steamed rice, for serving

1
Place the alligator meat into a large bowl and add the granulated garlic, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
2
Toss the meat with the seasoning and allow to marinate for up to 45 minutes in the refrigerator.
3
In a medium cast-iron pan over medium heat, add 1 cup of the oil and heat through.
4
Whisk in the flour and cook the roux slowly until it reaches a deep chocolate-brown color, 40 to 45 minutes.
5
Remove the roux from the heat and pour into a separate heatproof container to stop the cooking process.
6
Use immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
7
In a cast-iron pot over medium heat, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and heat until hot.
8
Add the onions, garlic and bell peppers to the pot.
9
Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Add the tomatoes with green chiles, the marinated alligator meat and 1 tablespoon of the roux.
11
Let the meat begin to brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
12
Add 2 cups of water, bring to a simmer and cook until the meat is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 45 minutes.
13
Serve over rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds alligator fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Alligator Allemond falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alligator Allemond

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