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Frog Legs in Garlic Lemon Butter with Shallots! Tasty Tuesday!!!

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Frog Legs in Butter and Garlic

Cultural Context

Frog legs, a delicacy in French cuisine, have been enjoyed since the Middle Ages, particularly in regions like Provence. Traditionally served as a springtime dish, they symbolize the French love for unique and regional ingredients. Today, frog legs are celebrated not only in France but also in various cuisines worldwide, often prepared with garlic and butter to enhance their delicate flavor.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb frog legs
2 tablespoons Everglades fish and chicken seasoning
2 fresh lemons
2 shallots
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup Italian parsley
4 tablespoons sweet cream butter
1 cup Tuscan chicken broth
1 cup rice
1 cup sweet corn
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while still providing richness.

frog legs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken is more widely available and less expensive.

1

Remove the feet from the frog legs if desired.

2

Sprinkle a little Everglades fish and chicken seasoning over the frog legs.

3

Roll fresh lemons to release juices, then juice them to get just over a half a cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice.

4

Pour the lemon juice into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.

5

Finely slice shallots and add them to the boiling lemon juice.

6

Add three cloves of fresh garlic to the saucepan with the lemon juice and shallots.

7

Add a small amount of Italian parsley to the mixture in the saucepan.

8

Incorporate a full stick of sweet cream butter into the sauce, adding it a little at a time and stirring slowly to avoid overheating.

9

Add Tuscan chicken broth to the saucepan, bring it to a boil, and then reduce heat.

10

Prepare two cups of broth and one cup of rice for cooking.

11

Shuck two ears of sweet corn, using a bowl to catch the kernels.

12

Once the broth is boiling, stir in the rice, cover, and reduce heat to cook for 15 minutes.

13

Spray a dry pan with Pam nonstick spray and cook the fish.

14

Taste the sauce and adjust tartness with honey if needed.

15

Drizzle the sauce over the cooked frog legs and fish when plating.

16

Plate the dish with brown rice and corn, adding radishes for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdredging

Equipment Needed

large skillettongscutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkfish

Also Known As

Cuisses de GrenouilleFrog LegsFrog Legs Provencal
Local Name: Cuisses de grenouille à l'ail et au beurre

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