Stewed Alligator In Creole Sauce

Course :	Sauces
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

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	tomatoes peeled -- seeded, chopped
1/4	cup	chopped fresh basil
2	tablespoons	chopped fresh oregano
2	teaspoons	chopped fresh thyme
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	cayenne pepper -- to taste
1	teaspoon	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 inch pieces
8	tablespoons	butter -- at room temperature
1	loaf	crusty loaf of french bread
2	tablespoons	finely-chopped parsley

Preparation:

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.

Nutritional Information:

319 Calories (kcal); 30g Total Fat; (84% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 1890mg Sodium