Appetizer

Cuisses de Grenouilles (Frog Legs)

Name: Cuisses de Grenouilles (Frog Legs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 porcje
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 6 szt. frog leg cleaned, defrosted if frozen; 0,25 szklanka all-purpose flour; 0,5 łyżeczka salt; 0,25 łyżeczka black pepper freshly ground; 4 łyżka unsalted butter; 2 ząbek garlic minced; 2 łyżka fresh parsley finely chopped; 0,5 szt. lemon juiced; 2 łyżka vegetable oil

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.

Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin

Łączny czas: 25 min
Porcje: 2
Trudność: Średni

Informacja o alergenach: może zawierać gluten i mleko. W razie alergii zawsze sprawdzaj opakowania składników.

Przygotowanie stanowiska

Składniki

6 szt.frog leg, cleaned, defrosted if frozen
0,25 szklankaall-purpose flour
0,5 łyżeczkasalt
0,25 łyżeczkablack pepper, freshly ground
2 łyżkavegetable oil

sauce

4 łyżkaunsalted butter
2 ząbekgarlic, minced
2 łyżkafresh parsley, finely chopped
0,5 szt.lemon, juiced

Sprzęt

shallow dish · large skillet · paper towels · tongs

Sposób przygotowania

Krok po kroku

1
Pat the frog legs dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Około 2 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Removing excess moisture helps achieve a crispier exterior.
2
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
Około 1 min
3
Dredge each frog leg in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
Około 3 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Ensure an even, thin coating for best results.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Około 2 min
5
Add the floured frog legs to the hot skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 7 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 1 min
9
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 1 min
11
Return the cooked frog legs to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the garlic-parsley butter sauce.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Serve immediately while hot.

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Przechowywanie

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

Odgrzewanie

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