* Exported from MasterCook * Stewed Alligator In Creole Sauce Recipe By : Emeril Lagasse Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Alligator Appetizers Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons Olive oil 1 cup Chopped onions 1/2 cup Chopped celery 1/2 cup Chopped bell peppers 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 3 cups Peeled, seeded, chopped tomatoes (preferably ripe plum tomatoes) 1/4 cup Chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons Chopped fresh thyme Salt -- to taste Cayenne pepper -- to taste Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 cups Chicken stock 1 1/2 cups Chopped green onions 1 pound Alligator -- cut into 1" pieces 8 tablespoons Butter -- at room temperature 1 Crusty loaf of French bread 2 tablespoons Finely-chopped parsley In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the onions, celery, and peppers for 1 minute. Add the garlic and continue sauteing for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, and thyme. Season with salt, cayenne and black pepper. Add the Worcestershire sauce and chicken stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil. Add the green onions and alligator, cover. Simmer the mixture for 12 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and swirl in the butter. Spoon the stew in a shallow bowl. Garnish with parsley. Serve with the crusty bread. This recipe yields 4 appetizer servings. Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2453 broadcast 12-10-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 12-12-1996 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -