Dinner for 4
Dijon Alligator Medallions
Flour-coated alligator medallions fry in butter and pair with a tangy Dijon mayonnaise sauce.
Typical price
$8.74for 4 servings
$2.18 per serving$8.74 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb alligator meat
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Steps
- Cut the alligator meat into thin medallions, then season it with salt and pepper.
- Place flour in one shallow bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl.
- Dip each medallion in egg, then coat it evenly with flour.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the medallions for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Stir mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and lemon juice together, then serve the sauce with the medallions.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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