Stewed Alligator In Creole Sauce
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cups tomatoes peeled -- seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
3 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
1 pound alligator -- cut into 1 inch pieces
8 tablespoons butter -- at room temperature
1 loaf crusty loaf of french bread
2 tablespoons finely-chopped parsley
 

Preparation:

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the onions, celery, and peppers for 1 minute. Add the garlic and continue sauteing for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, and thyme. Season with salt, cayenne and black pepper. Add the Worcestershire sauce and chicken stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil. Add the green onions and alligator, cover. Simmer the mixture for 12 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and swirl in the butter. Spoon the stew in a shallow bowl. Garnish with parsley. Serve with the crusty bread.

 

Nutritional Information:

319 Calories (kcal); 30g Total Fat; (84% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 1890mg Sodium