Alligator Soup Recipe

How to make it

---

• First you wan to trim all fat from alligator tail meat and cut into chunks.
• Pound the meat to tenderize pieces are 1 inch thikc.
• Then you want to cut into smaller pieces about 1 inch square.
• Season this with Zatarain's Creole Seasoning, mix thoroughly.
• Now you can take a large cooking pot place half of the butter.
• Melt over high heat and cook seasoned meat approx 10-15 min.
• You can stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Now remove browned meat and any browned drippings and set aside.
• Then you can add remaining butter, celery and onions and cook for approx. 5 minutes.
• You wan to make a roux by sprinkling in flour and stir to blend, and then cooking to light brown color.
• Then add tomatoes and garlic,cook approx 5 min.
• Then add about 3 c. of stock and stir to make sure roux and sediment is dissolved.
• You will need to cook for about 5 minutes with frequent stirring.
• Now pour the rest of stock and precooked meat.
• Then add the Zatarain's Creole Seasoning and salt, letting this come to a boil with frequent stirring.
• Fnallu, you wan tot reduce flame, cover with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve over rice.