Spicy Middle-Eastern Alligator with Rice Pilaf and Tabbouleh Salad
- 3 egg whites, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 10 to 12 alligator fillets
- Olive oil, for sauteing
- Salt
- Tabbouleh salad, recipe follows
- Rice pilaf, recipe follows
- In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the beaten egg whites, garlic, lemon juice, and red chili powder.
- Using a meat tenderizer, pound all of the alligator fillets until they are tender.
- Marinate the alligator in the egg white mixture for about 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Remove the alligator fillets from the marinade and sprinkle them with salt.
- Carefully place the alligator fillets in the pan, and saute them until browned.
- Work in batches as necessary.
- Flip the fillets with tongs or with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side, and the meat is cooked through.
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- The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
- 1/3 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 lemons, juiced
- Salt and pepper
- 6 to 8 large bunches parsley
- 2 to 3 tomatoes, finely diced
- 4 whole scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- In a medium bowl, cover the bulgur wheat with warm water and allow it to soak for approximately 20 minutes.
- Pour the bulgur wheat into a strainer, and then squeeze out all of the excess water.
- Mix the lemon juice, salt, and pepper with the bulgur wheat and set aside.
- Wash the parsley, and dry it thoroughly.
- Chop the parsley very finely and combine it, along with the tomatoes and scallions, with the bulgur wheat mixture.
- Stir the olive oil into the salad until it is thoroughly covered.
- Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired, to adjust the taste.
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup egg noodles
- Salt
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over high heat.
- Add the rice and noodles to the pan, and fry them in the butter.
- Add approximately 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan and lower the heat to medium-low.
- Cover the pan with a tightly-fitting lid, and allow the rice mixture to steam until all the water is absorbed.
- Season with salt, to taste.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spicy-middle-eastern-alligator-with-rice-pilaf-and-tabbouleh-salad-recipe.html (may not work)