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Cuisses de Grenouilles (Frog Legs)

This classic French appetizer features tender frog legs lightly pan-fried until golden and served with a rich garlic and parsley butter sauce. It's a surprisingly delicate and flavorful dish, perfect for an adventurous palate.

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Totale tijd
25 min
Porties
2
Moeilijkheid
Gemiddeld

Allergeneninformatie: kan gluten en melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Cuisses de Grenouilles (Frog Legs)

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

Ingrediënten

  • 6 stfrog leg, cleaned, defrosted if frozen
  • 0,25 kopjeall-purpose flour
  • 0,5 tlsalt
  • 0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 elvegetable oil

sauce

  • 4 elunsalted butter
  • 2 teentjegarlic, minced
  • 2 elfresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 0,5 stlemon, juiced

Keukengerei

shallow dish · large skillet · paper towels · tongs

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

  1. 1

    Pat the frog legs dry thoroughly with paper towels.

    Ongeveer 2 min

    Tip van de kok: Removing excess moisture helps achieve a crispier exterior.

  2. 2

    In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.

    Ongeveer 1 min

  3. 3

    Dredge each frog leg in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.

    Ongeveer 3 min

    Tip van de kok: Ensure an even, thin coating for best results.

  4. 4

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

    Ongeveer 2 min

  5. 5

    Add the floured frog legs to the hot skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

    Tip van de kok: Work in batches if necessary to maintain pan temperature and ensure even cooking.

  6. 6

    Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

    Ongeveer 7 min

    Tip van de kok: The meat should be opaque and easily pull away from the bone.

  7. 7

    Remove the cooked frog legs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

  8. 8

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet.

    Ongeveer 1 min

  9. 9

    Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    Ongeveer 1 min

    Tip van de kok: Do not let the garlic brown, as it can become bitter.

  10. 10

    Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, cooking for another 15-30 seconds to combine.

    Ongeveer 1 min

  11. 11

    Return the cooked frog legs to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the garlic-parsley butter sauce.

    Ongeveer 1 min

    Tip van de kok: Serve immediately while hot.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store any leftover frog legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Gently reheat in a skillet over low heat until warmed through, or in a microwave.