Best 3 Gator Tail Recipes

If you're a fan of seafood, you might be surprised to learn that gator tail is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be prepared in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and delicate texture, gator tail is a great option for those who are looking for a unique and flavorful seafood experience. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe to get you started or something more adventurous, there's a gator tail recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BRICE PALMER'S FRIED ALLIGATOR BITES

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I love fried gator tail, and the local restaurant in my area, The Black Hammock, has some of the best I've eaten. Unfortunately, I don't have their recipe. We can actually purchase gator meat, fresh or frozen, at some fresh seafood houses so this is something I would love to try cooking myself. This recipe was taken from the Texas Cooperative Extension Alligator Cookbook and is posted there as a recipe from "Tony Chachere's Cajun Country Cookbook". It sounds very good, and all recipes I've ever seen are very similar with the only noted differences being in the batter and seasoning ingredients. I hope you enjoy this one! NOTE: Servings and yield are estimated. Prep time DOES NOT include refrigeration time. Posted for ZWT5.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 24-36 bites, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless alligator tail meat, cut into 1 cubes
3 cups milk or 3 cups evaporated milk
1 cup mustard
2 tablespoons of tony's creole seasoning
2 cups fish, fry mix (Golden Dipt or other brand)
2 cups pancake mix
cooking oil (for frying)

Steps:

Cut the alligator into 1" cubes and soak in milk (in the refrigerator) for 2 to 3 hours.
Drain milk then season meat (in the same bowl) with Tony's Creole Seasoning.
Add the mustard to the bowl and mix well, coating meat with mustard.
Mix Fish Fry and pancake mix together in shaking bag. Drop meat cubes in shaking bag and coat well.
Deep fry at 375 F for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot with French fries and seafood sauce or other dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 789.7, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.5

FRIED ALLIGATOR TAIL

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Make and share this Fried Alligator Tail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ken Nipper

Categories Wild Game

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lbs alligator tail steaks (steaks or chunks)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup flour
2 cups cornmeal
oil (for deep frying, peanut is best)

Steps:

salt and pepper alligator meat set aside mix flour, corn meal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, powdered milk.
heat oil to about 400F in deep fryer dredge meat pieces in flour mixture fry for about 3 to 5 minutes until brown overcooking will make tough put cooked pieces on paper towel to drain serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 196.9, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 8.7

ALLIGATOR FINGERS

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Quick and easy way to fix up gator bites for your friends - exotic, but taste like chicken! You can get frozen alligator meat online.

Provided by JerryFLA

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate about 10 minutes.
Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch, and heat over a medium-high flame.
Add to a large resealable bag the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Squeeze off excess liquid from meat, and add one handful of meat to the resealable bag. Shake to coat. Remove meat, shake off excess flour, and set on a plate. Repeat with remaining meat.
When oil is hot, place meat pieces into oil, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and serve hot.
To prepare dipping sauce, mix together in a small bowl the mayonnaise, horseradish, brown mustard, and red wine vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

When choosing alligator tail, look for meat that is firm and white. Avoid any meat that is slimy or has an off smell.
Alligator tail can be cooked in a variety of ways, including frying, grilling, baking, and stewing. It is important to cook the meat thoroughly to ensure that it is safe to eat.
Alligator tail has a mild flavor that can be enhanced with a variety of seasonings. Some popular seasonings include Cajun seasoning, garlic, lemon pepper, and herbs.
Alligator tail is a versatile meat that can be used in a variety of dishes, including gumbo, etouffee, tacos, and stir-fries.

Conclusion:

Alligator tail is a delicious and versatile meat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is a good source of protein and other nutrients, and it is also a low-fat meat. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook meat, alligator tail is a great option.