Spicy Gator Etouffee Sandwich

Spicy Gator Etouffee Sandwich

• 1 pound chopped alligator tail meat
• 1/4 cup water
• Pinch of flour
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup yellow onion
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon parsley
• Garlic, as desired
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 pound crawfish tail meat
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• Chardonnay
• Fresh baked hoagie rolls
• Herb Butter
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• Dash of basil

• Wash alligator thoroughly and sautÈ in herb butter for 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.
• Cook etoufee by combining butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, bay leaves and garlic. 
• SautÈ until tender, squeezing lemon juice while incorporating Cajun spices, cayenne pepper, and parsley. 
• Add water and flour; simmer. 
• Add crawfish, green onion and a little chardonnay. 
• Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until crawfish is done. 
• Blend in food processor. 
• Take your cooked alligator and place on skillet and top with etoufee. 
• Top with Swiss cheese; melt cheese, and grill the hoagie roll next to it. 
• Place hoagie roll on top, flip over, and finish off sandwich by slicing in half and garnishing with a kosher pickle.