Florida Seafood Recipe

Fried Gator

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Ingredients

3/4	cup all-purpose flour
3	teaspoons cornstarch
2	tablespoons garlic powder
1	teaspoon salt
1 1/4	cups cold water
2/3	cup cornmeal
2	green onions, finely chopped
2	tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
2	pounds Florida alligator meat, cut in strips
	vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients; slowly add water, mixing well. Set aside. Combine cornmeal, onions and pepper in a small bowl or pie plate. Mix well and set aside. Dip meat in flour mixture, let excess drain off then coat with cornmeal mixture and deep-fry in hot oil at 375 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper.

Yield
6 servings

Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 405, Calories From Fat 153, Total Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 73mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g, Protein 35g

Florida Seafood Recipe

Fried Gator

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