Turtle Recipes?

Question

I've been searching the net for a few good turtle recipes for soft shelled and snapper turtles. Also, alligator recipes.

I'm basically looking for some homemade recipes that are different.

Thanks.................................................................................

Where I live the turtles are not native to the land and they are eating other wild life that belongs here. They were brought from asia into this country. Also, alligators are no longer endangered. They are begining to be pest around here. There are to many now.Thanks for understanding.

Answer 1

ohhhhh...I am so telling turtle girl......

Answer 2

Baked Turtle


1 turtle, cut into serving pieces, bone in okay
~ 1 carrot, chopped
~ 1 onion, chopped
~ 1 rib celery, chopped
~ flour
~ salt
~ pepper
~ garlic powder
~ 2-3 eggs
~ cracker crumbs, make your own from Town House or saltine crackers
~ butter enough for browning


Place the meat, onion, carrot and celery in a large pot. Add enough water to cover.

Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Let set in juices to cool.

When cool, drain and discard everything but meat.

In a shallow dish, beat the eggs.

Season the flour to taste with salt, pepper and garlic powder or use your favorite seasoning.

Roll the meat in the flour. Dip in the eggs and then roll in the cracker crumbs.

Melt the butter in a large skillet. Brown the meat on all sides.

Place meat in baking dish. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes.



Turtle Soup

3 lb's boneless turtle meat
~ 5 bay leaves
~ 1 tbsp salt
~ 2 tsp white pepper
~ 1 3/4 tsp garlic powder
~ 1 3/4 tsp ground red pepper
~ 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
~ 1 1/2 tsp ground thyme
~ 1 tsp dry mustard
~ 1 tsp black pepper
~ 1 tsp dried basil
~ 1/2 tsp cumin
~ 4 tbsp unsalted butter
~ 4 tbsp margarine
~ 1/2 lb finely chopped spinach
~ 2 cup finely chopped onion
~ 1 cup finely chopped celery
~ 3 1/2 cup tomato sauce
~ 2/3 cup flour
~ 1 tsp minced garlic
~ 11 cups broth (preferably from turtle bones)
~ 1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley
~ 1/4 seeded lemon
~ 2 hard boiled eggs, cut in quarters
~ 1/3 cup sherry


Combine the bay leaves, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, red pepper, onion powder, thyme, mustard, black pepper, basil, and cumin together. Set aside.

Chop the turtle meat into bit size pieces.

In a large dutch oven, melt the butter and margarine over medium heat. Add the meat and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the seasoning, spinach, onion and celery. Cook for 15 minutes.

Add the tomato sauce and cook 15 minutes.

Add flour and garlic. Stir.

Add 9 cups of broth and cook for 1 hour.

Chop the eggs, parsley and lemon together. Add to the soup along with the last 2 cups of broth and the sherry.

Cook 10 more minutes.

Answer 3

Barbecued Turtle

~ 1 turtle, cut into serving pieces
~ 1 stalk celery, chopped
~ 1 bell pepper, chopped
~ 1 medium onion, chopped
~ 1/2 tsp vinegar
~ salt and pepper
~ 1 bottle of your favorite bbq sauce

Soak the turtle meat in salt water overnight or at least 1 hour.
In a large pot, place the turtle meat, celery, pepper, onion and vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer until meat is tender and ready to fall off the bone.
Remove meat and place into a baking dish. Pour the bbq sauce over the top. Bake at 375 degrees until sauce starts to bubble.
Reduce heat to 200 degrees and cook for 40 minutes. Baste often.

Serve and Enjoy!


~ 1 medium sized soft shell turtle, cut into serving size pieces
~ 2 cups flour
~ 1 tbsp black pepper
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 1 tsp garlic salt
~ 1 tsp onion powder
~ 1 tsp paprika
~ oil

In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients
Fill a large cast iron skillet half full of oil. Heat to 325 degrees.
Coat the turtle pieces in the flour mixture and place in the hot oil.
Once turtle is browned, reduce heat to medium. After the oil has cooled to a slow fry, remove skillet from heat and add 1 cup of water. BE CAREFUL!!! Remember to remove the skillet from the stove in case of boil over. Remember oil and water don't like to mix. USE CAUTION!
Return the skillet to the stove. Cover and cook until all of the water has cooked out.Uncover and fry turtle until it starts to get crispy. Remove and drain.
Serve with your favorite side dishes such as gravy, grits and biscuits.

Enjoy!

Sautéed Alligator Medallions in Dijon Mustard Sauce
Ingredients
1 pound alligator meat
4 extra-large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup drawn butter seasoned with salt and pepper


Preparation

Make sure meat is free of fat. Cut meat into small medallion-like pieces and tenderize with a meat mallet until very thin. Roll the medallions in seasoned flour making sure the meat is completely covered. Dip each piece into beaten eggs. Quickly saute‚ with butter until golden brown on both sides. Drain and serve with Dijon Mustard Sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Dijon Mustard Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Answer 4

I got one. Go to McDonalds. Ewww, that's kinda disgusting. Turtles are not meant to be eaten, either are alligators. Kinda gross dude.

Answer 5

Turtles are endangered species
don't eat them, or kill them.

Answer 6

OMG why would you eat a turtle or a croc?!

Answer 7

arent Turtles endangered species? it's illegal to eat and kill them.