skewered alligator in lime & ginger sauce

Necedah, WI
Updated on Mar 28, 2014

For many years a group of Fishermen, from various parts of the country, including myself, met at a fishing lodge in Central Wisconsin. Near the end of our conclave, we would have a large cookout. Everyone was invited. One of the specialties was alliagtor tail brought from the golf courses of Boca Raton, Florida, where one of the fishermen lived. It was always a special treat.

Rate
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute
yield 4 / 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds alligator tail, fillet, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1 1/4 ounces lime juice
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 pinch ginger, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 - bamboo skewers

How To Make skewered alligator in lime & ginger sauce

  • Step 1
    Thread alligator meat onto bamboo skewers. Place skewers in a flat dish, season with salt and pepper, pour lime juice over & place in fridge for about 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Remove skewers from refrigerator, saving residual lime juice for the sauce. Heat olive oil in a frying pan to 350 F, and sauté alligator for about 5 minutes, or until browned, set aside and keep warm.
  • Step 3
    Combine lime juice, honey, brown sugar, ginger, chicken stock and corn starch in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Place skewers on plates, spoon sauce over meat and garnish with fresh herbs.

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