Tasty Grilled Cajun Alligator Bites (Perfect Appetizer Recipe!) (2024)

These grilled Cajun alligator bites are perfectly cooked pieces of alligator sirloin that are coated in zesty Cajun seasoning! If you've never tried gator before, this is the best recipe for trying something new! Plus, it's the perfect appetizer to impress your friends!

Grilled Cajun Alligator Bites Recipe

If you've never had it, Alligator is mild white meat with a firm texture. It cooks beautifully and comes off the grill nice and juicy!

After letting it sit at room temperature, the meat will take on all the zesty Cajun flavors from the seasoning. It's a dish that is very simple to prepare but is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

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🥘 Cajun Alligator Bites Ingredients

Alligator meat isn't as easy to come by as your standard steaks or roasts. Nevertheless, you can buy it online, at a seafood market, or at a butcher shop.

• Alligator Sirloin - 1 pound of alligator sirloin.
• Olive Oil - ½tablespoon ofextra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
• Cajun Seasoning - 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning (try mine or use your favorite brand like Tony Chachere's, Zatarain's, or Slap Ya Mama).

*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*

🔪 How To Grill Cajun Alligator Bites

Don't let the alligator meat intimidate you, this dish is very easy to make! To get started, you're going to need a mixing bowl, some skewers, and your grill!

This recipe makes 4 servings, the perfect amount for the whole family to snack on.

1. Prepare alligator. To get started, rinse and pat the 1-pound alligator sirloin dry and then cut it into 1-inch bite-size chunks.
2. Season meat. Next, toss the alligator pieces with ½tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, then set aside at room temperature for 40 minutes.
3. Preheat. Meanwhile, clean, oil, and preheat your grill to high heat (450°F to 650°F).
4. Grill. Skewer the seasoned alligator bites and grill for 5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and are a nice golden-brown color.
5. Serve. Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately with some Cajun dipping sauce.

This dish is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. I strongly recommend pairing your alligator bites with this perfect Cajun dipping sauce! Enjoy!

💭 Tips & Notes

• Alligators should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
• To store: Place your alligator bites into an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• To reheat: Bake in a 350°F (177°C) oven until heated through.

❓ What Does Alligator Meat Taste Like?

Alligator sirloin is considered tail meat, which is a very tender part of the animal. It has a similar flavor to mild chicken, but combined with the texture and consistency of a juicy pork chop!

❓ How Do You Know When Alligator Is Done Cooking On The Grill?

A meat thermometer is always the best way to know when any meat is done cooking. More specifically, alligators should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Additionally, it should have a beautiful golden-brown color!

❓ Is Alligator Considered Fish Or Meat?

This question seems to be commonly up for debate and the answer really depends on who you ask! Without a doubt, the flavor is more closely aligned with a slightly-fishy chicken or white meat.

However, it technically falls under the classification of seafood, although it doesn't really fit in with fish either. It is more of its own, unique game meat.

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• Sausage Pasta
• Cajun Cabbage Stew
• Cajun Seafood Boil
• Fries With Cajun Seasoning

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