Creole Seasoned Grilled Alligator

Creole Seasoned Grilled Alligator

Creole Seasoned Grilled Alligator

Alligator is a southern delicacy in Louisiana and Florida. The meat is considered seafood, but has a firm consistency between chicken and pork with a mild fishy taste. It is very high in protein and low in fat. Gator meat is for purchase in the U.S. from legally sourced gator farms and can be found in specialty stores. I purchased mine for $14/lb from my local Asian market; found in the frozen section.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Louisiana
Keyword: American, appetizer, Louisiana, main course, seafood
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • metal skewers
  • charcoal
  • chimney starter
  • charcoal grill

Ingredients

  • 1 lb alligator tail meat cut into cubes
  • 3 tbsp creole seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Rub the alligator tail meat with olive oil and the creole seasoning. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Place the gator on steel skewers.
  • Light the charcoal in a chimney starter and allow to get gray. Pour the charcoal in the grill and place the grate on. Place the skewers directly over the charcoal.
  • Grill for 6 minutes a side until cooked through.