Alligator Hush Puppies

FloridaNative's Note:

Recipe from the 2003 Texas Gatorfest, these sound tasty. Serving sizes and yield are estimated. Prep time includes 10 minutes 'stand' time. Posted for ZWT5.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 12.0 hush pu ...

• vegetable oil (for deep frying, about 2 quarts)
• ½ lb alligator meat , diced (tail)
• 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 cups self rising flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

Directions:

1. Heat oil to 365 F in a deep fryer, or per manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In a skillet, sauté alligator meat until done. Set aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients, mixing well. Add sautéed alligator and stir to blend. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. Use a serving spoon to scoop up tablespoon size pieces of batter and gently drop them into the oil; rinse and dry the spoon as needed to keep the batter from sticking.
5. Cook the hush puppies, 8 to 10 at a time, until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and roll on paper towels to briefly drain. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Reviews

[wicked cook 46]

I would give 5 stars plus but I changed the recipe a bit LOL I used chicken finely chopped instead of alligator. Plus when I went to get creamed corn I was out UGH so I kind of made my own using regular canned corn and heavy cream whirled in the food processor ( I actually liked the flavour of this better LOL) But other then that made as stated but cut the recipe in half. These were so delicious . We like them drizzled with honey. I served them with Cajun Potato Salad#373266 and Cajun Meatloaf#177849. Made for ZWT 5 Cajun region for team ZAAR CHOW HOUNDS