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Grilled alligator meat served with lemon and grilled vegetables
Smoky and spicy alligator skewers seasoned with Cajun spices.

Cajun-style grilled alligator skewers

Author: Flavelo
Recipes
Alligator meat is a true delicacy, best described as the lovechild of chicken and white fish. Its texture is firm, its taste slightly sweet. The secret lies in the marinating: since this is a lean, muscular meat, the acidic marinade helps loosen the fibres so the result is butter-soft rather than chewy. A bite of Louisiana on your plate!
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 300 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American (Cajun)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill or griddle pan
  • Skewers (soak if wooden)
  • Brush for basting

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the marinade: mix the oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and spices in a bowl. Toss the meat cubes in it and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (but max 2 hours).

Tip: The acidity of the lemon juice begins to 'cook' (denature) the proteins. If you leave it too long, the meat may become rubbery instead of tender.
2 ✓

Preheat the grill or pan to medium-high heat. Thread the meat onto skewers (not too tightly).

Tip: If there is a small gap between the meat pieces, the heat reaches them everywhere, and they cook evenly (convection).
3 ✓

Cook the skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until they get a nice crust and the inside of the meat turns matt white.

Tip: Alligator is very lean meat. If you overcook it, it dries out because there is no internal fat to keep it juicy.
4 ✓

Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. During this time, the heat distributes, and the fibres settle.

Tip: During resting, the meat juices, which fled towards the centre due to heat, redistribute.
5 ✓

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and squeeze a little more lemon over it when serving.

Tip: The fresh acid (lemon) at the end highlights the roasted flavours and 'cuts' the intensity of the spices.

Recipe FAQ

How do I know when it's done?
The meat turns white and firm, similar to chicken breast. Do not overcook!
What can I substitute it with?
If you don't have alligator to hand, the recipe works perfectly with monkfish or chicken breast too.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Alligator meat (cut into cubes)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 50 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika (sweet)
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley (for serving)
  • 1 whole Lemon (cut into wedges)