Broiled Alligator Tail with Lemon Butter Sauce
Succulent, flavorful, and utterly unique, Broiled Alligator Tail with Lemon Butter Sauce is a show-stopping dish that brings exotic cuisine to your dinner table. This quick recipe highlights tender alligator meat, expertly seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil, then broiled to perfection for a lightly browned, perfectly cooked finish. A luxurious lemon butter sauce, infused with fresh parsley and zesty lemon, is drizzled over the fillets, adding a bright and tangy counterpoint to the rich, savory flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for adventurous home cooks looking to impress. Pair it with fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, or a crisp salad for a restaurant-worthy meal. Perfect for seafood lovers and anyone seeking to explore bold Southern-inspired culinary delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Alligator tail
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat the broiler in your oven to high and position the oven rack about 6-8 inches from the heat source.
Rinse the alligator tail and pat it dry with paper towels. Trim any sinew or tough connective tissue if necessary.
Cut the tail meat into 4-6 evenly sized fillets if it's not already portioned.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of the alligator tail fillets.
Place the seasoned alligator tail on a broiler-safe baking sheet or rack. Set it under the broiler and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once, until the meat is opaque, firm, and lightly browned.
While the alligator tail is broiling, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once melted, whisk in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Let the sauce heat for 1-2 minutes but do not let it boil.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
When the alligator tail is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Plate the alligator tail fillets and drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce generously over each piece. Serve immediately with your preferred sides, such as rice, vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1213 mg | 404% | |
| Sodium | 2964 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 418.9 g | 838% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 3084 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
