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STEWED GATOR

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds  alligator meat
• 2 tablespoons  olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons  paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup  dry white wine
• 1/4 cup  chopped fresh arugula
 

Preparation

Cut meat into 1 inch pieces.

Heat oil in large sauce pan over medium-high heat and sauté meat for 4 to 5 minutes.

Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are tender.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, paprika and pepper.

Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add wine, cover and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.

Add arugula, mix thoroughly and serve.
 

Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 276, Calories From Fat 72, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 73mg, Total Carbohydrate 14g, Protein 35g
 

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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