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Pan-fried frog legs in garlic butter with parsley.
Classic frog legs provencale

Classic French Frog Legs Provencale

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Appetizers
'Cuisses de Grenouilles' is one of French gastronomy's most divisive yet sophisticated dishes. The flavor and texture sit somewhere between chicken and white fish. The secret lies in the butter: be generous with it, and let the garlic aroma slowly infuse the foaming fat, coating the tender meat.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Pat the frog legs completely dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then dust lightly in flour (shake off excess).

Tip: Wet meat steams; dry meat sears. The flour ensures a golden brown crust.
2 ✓

Heat the oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter stops foaming, add the legs (don't overcrowd).

Tip: The oil raises the smoke point of the butter so it doesn't burn too quickly.
3 ✓

Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until they have a nice golden-brown color. Remove to a plate.

Tip: Frog meat is very lean and dries out fast. Only cook until just done.
4 ✓

Add the remaining butter to the pan. When melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds (don't brown!).

Tip: Burnt garlic is bitter. Just 'sweat' it to release the aroma.
5 ✓

Return the meat to the pan and toss in the garlic butter. Shower with parsley and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top.

Tip: The lemon acid cuts through the richness of the butter.
6 ✓

Serve immediately with fresh baguette to mop up the sauce.

Tip: This is finger food; provide plenty of napkins!

Recipe FAQ

How do I know when they're done?
The meat turns white and pulls away easily from the bone, similar to chicken wings.
Why flour them?
It's optional, but a thin layer of flour helps browning and slightly thickens the buttery sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Frog Legs (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 stick (4 oz) Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 whole Lemon
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for dusting)