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Alligator with Lemon and Wine Sauce

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By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide

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An alligator recipe with lemon and white wine

Ingredients:

1 to 1 1/2 pounds alligator meat, cut in bite-size pieces
salt
ground cayenne and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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Sauce:
1/4 cup seasoned liquid from boiled alligator
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup dry white wine
juice of 1 large lemon, or about 4 tablespoons

Preparation:

Cut alligator meat into bite-size pieces; sprinkle with salt and red and black pepper. Place alligator in a large saucepan, cover with water and add Old Bay Seasoning. Bring quickly to a boil; boil 2 to 3 minutes. Remove gator from liquid (reserve liquid), drain, and let meat cool. Dip meat in yogurt and then in flour.

Heat oil with garlic; remove garlic and lightly brown meat. Transfer meat to paper towels to drain; keep warm until sauce is done. Arrange meat on plate and serve with the sauce for dipping.

To make sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup reserved liquid and white wine; stir in cornstarch. Heat and stir until mixture starts to thicken. Add lemon juice and cook until thickened.
Alligator recipe serves 4 to 6.