Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Fried Gator |
Seafood-4004 |
| Ingredients |
|
| 3/4 cup |
all-purpose flour |
| 3 teaspoons |
cornstarch |
| 2 tablespoons |
garlic powder |
| 1 teaspoon |
salt |
| 1 1/4 cups |
cold water |
| 2/3 cup |
cornmeal |
| 2 |
green onions, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons |
coarse ground black pepper |
| 2 pounds |
alligator meat, cut in strips |
| |
vegetable oil for frying |
| |
| Preparation |
| Combine first 4 ingredients; slowly add water,
mixing well. Set aside. Combine
cornmeal, onions and pepper in a small bowl or pie plate. Mix
well and set aside. Dip
meat in flour mixture, let excess drain off then coat with
cornmeal mixture and deep-fry
in hot oil at 375 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on absorbent
paper.
Yield
6 servings |
|
Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients
at your grocery store. |