Swamp Bites Recipe
Alligator tail meat blackened or fried. Served with hollandaise dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Swamp Bites
For the Hollandaise Dipping Sauce
Method
For the Swamp Bites
- 1
Prepare the Alligator Meat
Rinse the alligator tail meat under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Meat
Rub the alligator tail meat with blackening seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Cook the Alligator Tail
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the alligator tail meat and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it is blackened and cooked through. Remove and let rest for a couple of minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
For the Hollandaise Dipping Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until it's completely melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 5
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the hollandaise sauce to a serving dish alongside the cooked swamp bites.
