Rip Roarin Rattlers Rattlesnake Recipes

PAN SEARED RATTLESNAKE ON BRAISED LEEKS WITH A LEMON CAPER SAUCE AND SEASONAL VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Rattlesnake: Dredge all of the skinned rattlesnake fillets in flour, and then sear both sides, until brown, in a medium sized saute pan with vegetable oil on medium heat.
• Lemon Caper Sauce: Heat the chicken stock in a saucepan. In a separate medium saute pan, fry the apple-smoked bacon. Remove the bacon pieces. Add minced garlic and minced shallots to the pan of bacon lard. Pour in the heated chicken stock and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Finish the sauce with butter, diced tomato, roasted capers and the juice of one lemon. Heat the sauce on low heat.
• To serve: Place the rattlesnake fillets on top of the sauteed vegetables and spoon the lemon-caper sauce on top. Sprinkle chopped parsley and fried basil leaves on top of the sauce. Finish by garnishing the plate with frisee that has been tossed in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil.
• Cook the vegetables in a saute pan over medium heat with a little chicken stock and butter until they are slightly tender. Serve warm.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE RATTLESNAKE BITES (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Wash jalapeno and sliced them lengthwise.
• Remove the seeds from each half.
• In a small bowl, mix together the Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and the bacon bits.
• Fill each jalapeno half with about four or five teaspoons of the Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese mixture.
• Mix flour, egg, milk, salt, and pepper to taste in a deep plate (for example, a pie plate).
• Place breadcrumbs in another deep plate.
• Roll each jalapeno half in egg mixture to coat.
• Roll the coated jalapeno in breadcrumbs until covered.
• Place the Rattlesnake Bites in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This will firm up the filling, making it easier to fry the bites.
• Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.