Alligator Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chopped alligator meat
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped celery
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 2 tsp. lemon pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. bread crumbs
• flour to dredge
• 1 c. cooking oil
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots