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Alligator in Garlic-Wine Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Robert 

"Alligator sauteed with garlic flavored oil comes together with white wine sauce - excellent served over a bed of rice or pasta."
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This recipe has been rated 2 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup white wine

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
  2. Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by jennon 
I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I've only had alligator in restaurants, so naturally... MORE


 
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Home Town: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Brantford, Ontario, Canada

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Nutritional Information
Alligator in Garlic-Wine Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 316

  • Total Fat: 8.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 52.1g

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