Alligator & Shrimp Piquant
This is a recipe for a spicy, tasty stew that is very popular in the Southern United States.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 132kcal
Cost $5
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb alligator tail meat, cubed in 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 green onion, sliced save some for garnish
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced, with tops
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 1 finely diced ripe tomato
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 cup Frozen Corn
- 1/2 lb frozen shrimp, thawed, shells removed
Instructions
- Heat olive in frying pan over medium high heat. Add alligator meat and brown until golden. Remove to slow cooker.
- Add more oil, if needed. Sauté celery, carrot and onion until soft. Add to slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, except corn and shrimp. Slow cook on low for about 4 hours until alligator is tender. Add corn & shrimp, cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Notes
Store leftover in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat in microwave for the least amount of time possible, to get it hot enough. 1 minute or so.
Leftovers can be frozen. Thaw completely in refrigerator and reheat in microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1770IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg