ALLIGATOR "BITES"

Alligator

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 stick butter
1/2 c canola oil
4 clove garlic minced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 c all purpose flour,or more
1 tsp each salt and pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp cajun/creole seasoning (everglade)
1 lb alligator filet

Steps:

1. Use a heavy deep skillet, like a cast iron one. Place the stick of butter the onion,and garlic and cook until onions are translucent over medium/high heat.
2. Cut alligator into bite-size pieces.Pound slightly with a meat tenderizer. Place the flour, and seasonings in a plastic bag. Add the alligator pieces and shake to coat evenly. Remove from bag and place on a paper plate. Heat the skillet and onions up and add the canola oil. When all the pieces are floured..add the pan is sizziling add the alligator to the pan -right on top of the onions. Fry for 3 minutes then turn over and fry for 4 more minutes until both sides are golden brown.
3. When both sides are fried golden place on paper towel to drain... then place on plate and scatter the drained onion and scrapings over the gator.