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Recipe courtesy of Oyster House

Show: FoodNation with Bobby Flay

Episode: Everglades, Florida

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Super Everglades Gator Nuggets (01:19)

Total:: 8 min
Prep:: 5 min
Cook:: 3 min

Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

1/2 pound alligator meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Fish batter, for coating (see *Cook's Note)
Cooking oil, for frying
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestions: various dipping sauces such as remoulade, mustard, or cocktail

Directions

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Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil. Heat to 360 degrees F. Coat the alligator meat with the fish batter. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until gator floats in oil. Remove and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve as an appetizer with remoulade sauce, mustard sauce, or cocktail sauce for dipping.

Cook's Note

*We prefer Golden Dip brand fish batter, but if store-bought batter is not available in your area you can substitute flour seasoned with salt and pepper.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

My Private Notes

Name: Fried Alligator Nuggets
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H3M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H8M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1/2 pound alligator meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Fish batter, for coating (see *Cook's Note); Cooking oil, for frying; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Serving suggestions: various dipping sauces such as remoulade, mustard, or cocktail