In the Kitchen with Ken: Alligator Tail Tacos Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Vegetables for the slaw | ||
| Cabbage head | 1 , finely sliced | |
| Red onion | 1⁄2 , finely sliced | |
| Carrot | 1 , finely sliced | |
| Cucumber | 1⁄2 , finely sliced | |
| Red bell pepper/Orange bell pepper | 1 , finely sliced | |
| Seasonings for the slaw | ||
| Paprika | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Cumin | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Miracle whip | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Apple cider vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Stone ground mustard | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Honey | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Lime juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| For the alligator tails | ||
| Alligator tail meat | 2 Pound | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 3 Tablespoon (As needed) | |
| Fresh black pepper | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sea salt | 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Crushed pepper | 2 Tablespoon (Sandia pepper) | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Apple cider vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| For the tacos | ||
| Tortillas | 8 Medium (As needed) | |
| Poblano peppers | 2 | |
| Vidalia onion | 1 | |
| Jalapeno peppers | 2 | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 781 Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g23.6%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g22.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 11.3 mg3.8%
Sodium 1067 mg44.5%
Total Carbohydrates 145 g48.3%
Dietary Fiber 17.1 g68.3%
Sugars 33.3 g
Protein 20 g39.8%
Vitamin A 91.3% Vitamin C 98.7%
Calcium 12.4% Iron 21.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Things You Will Need
1. GrillDirections
To prepare the slaw:
1. In large mixing bowl, add the finely sliced cabbage, red onion, carrot, cucumber and bell pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the seasonings and pour it into the bowl with the vegetables. Toss it well and refrigerate.
MAKING
To prepare the Alligator Tacos:
3. In a sealable container, place alligator meat and coat it with olive oil, fresh black pepper, crushed Sandia pepper, cayenne pepper, sea salt and Apple cider vinegar. Marinate overnight.
4. Place peppers, onions and marinated alligator on the grill and cook. Once everything is grilled, remove pepper skins and seeds.
5. Cut up the peppers, onions and alligator meat into strips to be placed on tacos.
6. Heat the flour tortillas until soft.
FINALIZING
7. Build your tacos with the grilled peppers, onions, alligator meat and slaw.
SERVING
8. Serve immediately.
Editors Review
These tacos are piled with some grilled alligator tails! These rolls are enhanced with some bell peppers and some onions! Fancy this dish up with Ken showing you how in the video!Chef
