Alligator Hush Puppies

• vegetable oil (for deep frying, about 2 quarts)
• 1/2 lb alligator meat, diced (tail)
• 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 cups self rising flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

1. Heat oil to 365 F in a deep fryer, or per manufacturer's instructions.
2. In a skillet, saute alligator meat until done. Set aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients, mixing well. Add sauteed alligator and stir to blend. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. Use a serving spoon to scoop up tablespoon size pieces of batter and gently drop them into the oil; rinse and dry the spoon as needed to keep the batter from sticking.
5. Cook the hush puppies, 8 to 10 at a time, until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and roll on paper towels to briefly drain. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

vegetable oil, alligator meat, corn, eggs, onion, jalapeno pepper, flour, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/alligator-hush-puppies-373582 (may not work)