Alligator Hush Puppies

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• vegetable oil (for deep frying, about 2 quarts)
• 1/2 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

Recipe

• 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.