Recipes
Southern-Style Alligator Bites with Cajun Remoulade
Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Southern-style alligator bites are a true taste of Gulf Coast’s culinary heritage.
Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Southern-style alligator bites are a true taste of Louisiana and Florida’s culinary heritage. The accompanying Cajun remoulade adds a tangy kick, perfectly complementing the alligator’s mild flavor. This dish reflects the vibrant flavors of the Southern United States.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb alligator meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (garden or locally grown)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak alligator meat in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
- Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge the meat in the flour mixture and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- For the remoulade, mix mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and parsley in a bowl.
- Serve the alligator bites hot with the remoulade on the side.