FRIED GATOR Yield: 6 servings 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups cold water 2/3 cup cornmeal 2 Florida green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper 2 pounds Florida alligator ( gator ) meat, cut in strips vegetable oil for frying Combine first 4 ingredients; slowly add water, mixing well. Set aside. Combine cornmeal, onions and pepper in a small bowl or pie plate. Mix well and set aside. Dip alligator meat in flour mixture, let excess drain off then coat with cornmeal mixture and deep-fry in hot oil 375 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper. Enjoy! Or, you can be like MIKE and have it sashimi style!
