Recipe(tried): Alligator Jambalaya

ALLIGATOR JAMBALAYA

2/3 cup chopped bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoon oil
2 cans (16 ounces each) tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup sliced green onion
2 teaspoon oregano
2 dash red hot sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon Cajun spices
Salt to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 pound hot Italian sausage, cut into chunks
1 pound marinated alligator fillet, cut into small pieces

In deep frying pan (cast iron preferably) saute the bell pepper, garlic, parsley and celery in the oil.

While this is cooking, add tomatoes and their liquid, the chicken stock and green onion to a pot that can cook on the stove and in the oven (corning ware). Stir in spices, sauteed vegetables, rice, sausage and alligator fillet pieces. Cook on medium-high heat until liquid is absorbed (stir occasionally to make sure rice doesn't burn on bottom).

Cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.

If you need alligator meat you can order it from:
http://www.joepattis.com/
http://www.gatorama.com/shop.asp?category=3
http://www.cajungrocer.com/

These places will pack and ship to you. Pricey but worth it if you have a hankering for something unique and tasty.