blackened alligator

201-04-14

Blackening is a culinary term for dipping meat or fish through melted butter, sprinkling it with 'blacken' spice mix and searing it over high heat. The spice mix appears to be mostly salt and red chile powder.

This is farmed alligator tail meat, delivered frozen overnight. It is a very mild white meat.
Or in the classic words: it tastes like chicken. It is quite a bit chewier though.

Curiosity satisfied, I doubt I'll buy this again. I can get 2 whole chickens for the price of this one pound.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2 servings:

1 lb. alligator meat
2 veggie skewers
1/2 stick butter
blackened spice

Pic1: blackened alligator

Directions

Pic2: alligator tail meat from the package
Pic3: melted butter
Pic4: blacken spice mix

Thaw the meat in the refrigerator, or quick-thaw under running cold water.
Remove from package.
Melt 1/2 stick of butter.
Pour over the meat.
Add a generous helping of blacken spice mix.

Pic5: searing
Pic6: served
Pic7: medium done

Heat a cast-iron or a pan without anti-stick very hot.
Anti-stick coating will start smoking on dry high heat, and may kill any birds you have in the house.
Transfer the meat to the hot pan. It should sizzle as soon as it touches the pan.
Sear a few minutes on each side.
- This is fairly thin meat, should cook through quickly.
- If desired well-done, reduce heat and cover for up to 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.

Pic8: stir-fry
Pic9: stewed
Pic10: served

Stir-fry or stew the vegetables as per your preference.
- I started stir-frying, the added 1 cup of water, simmered for 10 minutes.
Serve together with the meat and enjoy.

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org