Alligator Eggs

This scrumptious appetizer calls for beer, jalapeno peppers, shrimp and hot chili sauce.

90 minutes Prep: 60 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

1550 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

36	each	jalapeno peppers	roasted and peeled
1/2	pound	shrimp	cooked, peeled and deveined, minced
2	teaspoons	mayonnaise
2	teaspoons	hot chili sauce	prepared
2	teaspoons	capers	minced
2	teaspoons	scallions, spring or green onions	minced
2	teaspoons	parsley leaves	fresh, minced
1/2	teaspoon	dijon mustard
1/2	teaspoon	horseradish
1/4	teaspoon	paprika
1	x	salt	fresh ground pepper, to taste
1	x	peanut oil
1 3/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
3/4	cup	beer	room temp
2	large	eggs	room temp
3	tablespoons	scallions, spring or green onions	minced
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 1/2	tablespoons	ketchup
2	teaspoons	worcestershire sauce
1 1/2	teaspoons	lemon juice
1 1/2	teaspoons	baking powder
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt
1	teaspoon	cayenne pepper

Directions

Using small, sharp knife; cut 1 1/2 inch slit at stem end on side of each chili. Scrape out seeds; do not tear stems. Rinse out chilies. Drain on towels. Mix next 9 ingredients. Season filling with salt and pepper.

Spoon about 1 teaspoon into each chili (do not overstuff; chili should close).

Arrange chilies on baking sheet. Refrigerate.

Heat 3/4 inch peanut oil in heavy large skillet to 350 degrees. Blend in remaining ingredients in large bowl.

Dredge each chili in mixture, coating completely. Add chilies to skillet (in batches; do not crowd) and fry until golden brown, turning once, about five minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve.

Makes 36

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 841g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1550 26% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.0g	68%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	40%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 868mg	289%
Sodium 5149mg	215%
Total Carbohydrate 190.0g	63%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	32%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 85.0g	170%