Alligator Jambalaya Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you an Alligator Jambalaya Recipe that is super delicious. It's a hearty meal that's both savoury and a bit spicy. If you want a change from your usual food, try this.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Marinated alligator fillet (cut into small pieces)
- 1 lb Hot Italian sausage (cut into chunks)
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- 2/3 cup Bell peppers (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 3/4 cup Parsley
- 1 cup Fresh parsley (Chopped)
- 1 cup Celery (Chopped)
- 2 can Tomatoes (16 oz each)
- 2 cup Chicken stock (2 pkg chicken cube mix + water also works)
- 1 cup Green onion
- 2 teaspoon Oregano
- 2 ds Red hot sauce (optional)
- Cajun spices (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 cup Raw white rice
Instructions
- In a deep frying pan (preferably cast iron), sauté bell pepper, garlic, parsley, and celery.
- In a stove-to-oven pot (like Corningware), combine tomatoes, chicken stock, and green onion.
- Stir in spices, sautéed veggies, raw rice, sausage, and alligator fillet pieces.
- Cook on medium-high heat until liquid is absorbed (stir occasionally).
- Cover and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
Notes
- To make alligator meat tender, marinate it in buttermilk, lemon juice, and spices for a few hours.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding a bit of Cajun seasoning at a time.
- Serve it with lemon wedges, green onions, and a spoonful of sour cream to balance the flavours.