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.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 25 min
- Porties
- 2
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
Allergeneninformatie: kan gluten en melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
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
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
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 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
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 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
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
Remove the cooked frog legs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 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
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, cooking for another 15-30 seconds to combine.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 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
Store any leftover frog legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in a skillet over low heat until warmed through, or in a microwave.