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Broiled Alligator Tail With Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this exotic and surprisingly easy recipe! Broiled alligator tail takes center stage, boasting a tender, succulent texture and a slightly sweet flavor that's perfectly complemented by a zesty lemon butter sauce. This unique dish is a culinary adventure for the adventurous palate, a guaranteed conversation starter, and surprisingly quick to prepare. Try this exciting twist on seafood – it's a new way to eat that dinosaur!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 273.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Broiled Alligator Tail With Lemon Butter Sauce

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How to Make Broiled Alligator Tail With Lemon Butter Sauce

  1. Preheat your broiler to high heat.
  2. Pat the alligator tail medallions dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Place the seasoned alligator tail medallions on a broiler-safe pan.
  7. Broil for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the alligator tail is cooked through and slightly browned.
  8. Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the broiled alligator tail.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

59 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

97g

Carbs

0g

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