Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Speared Gator |
Seafood-4171 |
| Ingredients |
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| 2 |
pounds Florida alligator meat |
| 1/2 |
cup water |
| 3 |
tablespoons tomato paste |
| 1 |
teaspoon ground coriander |
| 1 |
teaspoon ground cumin seed |
| 1 |
teaspoon paprika |
| 12 |
wooden skewers |
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| Preparation |
| Cut alligator meat into approximately 1 inch by 1 inch cubes.
Place four to five pieces of the meat on each wooden skewer until all the meat is used.
Put skewers in a flat bottom glass container and set aside. Combine next five
ingredients and mix well. Brush mixture onto spears, making sure they are coated on
all sides. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Cook 6 to 8 inches over medium hot
coals for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Can be served hot or cold.
Yield
approximately 12 gator spears
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 78, Calories From Fat 9, Total Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 36mg, Total Carbohydrate1g , Protein 16g
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