Alligator Tail Meat

2 pounds alligator tail meat
Juice of lemon
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup lard or butter

Cut tail into strips lengthwise, 4 x 2 inches wide. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Blot the alligator pieces, and dip into flour, then into beaten eggs. Let eggs drip off and dip into flour again. Heat lard or butter in a large skillet and saute the alligator pieces quickly. Do not overcook or they will be tough. Serve immediately.

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