Stewed Alligator In Creole Sauce


Course : Sauces
Serves: 4
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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 (preferably ripe plum tomatoes)

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 / Directions:


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


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