Best Alligator Recipes Slideshow

First, a Word of Caution

Alligator gets pretty tough and dry when overcooked. Says Andrew Zimmern, host of Bizarre Foods, "Alligator is one of the most abused foods on the planet. Most often served fried after being frozen for an age and a half, it's gimmicky fare under most conditions. You see overcooked alligator ribs, crispy nuggets, oily sausage… the list goes on and on. That's unfortunate because when it's fresh, and filleted properly, and then cooked with just a hint of finesse, anyone who tastes it can see the possibilities for this stunning alternative protein." So make sure to use high-quality alligator meat, and don't overcook it!

How Zimmern Likes It

"Small cutlets turned in a hot skillet with lemon, roasted cherry tomatoes, and capers is a divine way to enjoy gator. The meat also grills well, but be careful to avoid overcooking…" says Zimmern.

Grilled Citrus Gator Ribs

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

Recipe Summary

• 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup white wine

Toss alligator cubes with lime juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Squeeze any excess liquid from alligator and place into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with enough flour to coat. Remove alligator, shake off excess flour, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add alligator, and cook until firm and opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Place alligator into serving dish, then pour wine into skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over alligator to serve.

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