Alligator Appetizer
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Alligator meat, cut into 2-inch strips
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 ½ cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Directions
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, sear the alligator meat.
- Add the onions, green onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the herbs and continue to sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and stock.
- Season with cayenne, salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes or until the alligator meat is tender.
- Stir in the butter and serve over rice. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions.
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