Blackened Alligator Tenderloin Salad with Tahini DressingΒ 

Blackened Alligator Tenderloin Salad with Tahini Dressing

β€’ Prep Time: 1 hour β€’ Yields: 2-4 servings

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. plus Β½ tsp. white pepper
1 ΒΌ cups peanut oil
3 heads kale lettuce, chopped
1 Β½ tsp. salt
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 ΒΌ cups red wine
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 ΒΌ cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons water, as needed
1 garlic clove, grated
pinch of salt, to taste

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Equipment:

Oven
2 Small bowls
Shallow cooking dish
Medium bowl
Cutting board
Baking sheet
Large cast iron skillet
Large bowl
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Method:

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1. In a small bowl, combine the cayenne, black pepper, 1 tablespoon of the white pepper, and half teaspoon of the salt (or less according to taste).

2. Set the seasoning mixture aside.

3. Place the Alligator tenderloins in a shallow dish then, pour the Worcestershire sauce over the meat.

4. Marinate the Alligator for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, turning the meat several times.

5. Preheat oven to 350Β°F.

6. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast in the hot oven about 8 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

7. Sprinkle the marinated Alligator on both sides with the seasoning mixture then, coat a large cast iron skillet with the vegetable oil and heat until almost smoking.

8. Place the Alligator in the hot skillet and sear about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and break or cut into bite size pieces.

9. In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the tahini and vinegar.

10. It should form a thick paste. Whisk in the garlic, salt and water, adding more water as needed to thin.

11. In a large bowl, combine the kale, and dressing as desired, and gently mix until the ingredients are well coated.

12. Plate salad, then blackened Alligator and garnish with roasted pecans. Enjoy!

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