Blackened Alligator Salad

Name: Blackened Alligator Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb alligator tail meat, cubed; 2 tbsp blackening seasoning; 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 cups mixed salad greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, sliced; 1/4 cup remoulade dressing

Tender cubed alligator tail seared with bold blackening spices, served over crisp salad greens with a zesty remoulade dressing.

25 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

CajunSaladStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb alligator tail meat, cubed
2 tbsp blackening seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup remoulade dressing

Instructions

1

Toss 1 lb cubed alligator tail meat with 2 tbsp blackening seasoning in a bowl until evenly coated.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Sear 1 lb cubed alligator tail meat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4

Arrange 6 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 cup sliced cucumber in a large serving bowl.
5

Top the salad with the cooked alligator and drizzle with 1/4 cup remoulade dressing.

Questions

How long does Blackened Alligator Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Blackened Alligator Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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