Frog Legs Provençal Recipe

Searing frog legs with butter and garlic is the best way to make this traditional French dish

December 14, 2017 By Tom Minchella

Print Recipe

Chef Tom Minchella serves up another unique dish for the adventurous cook. Serve these frog legs with a side of rice, or a fresh salad.

Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh frog legs, feet removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup flour
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¾ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Season frog legs with salt and pepper. Dredge legs in flour and shake off excess flour.
Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add butter and garlic; cook while stirring for 3 minutes. /li>
Add frog legs to pan and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add tomatoes and chives. Cook for 3 additional minutes or until frog legs are white and cooked throughout.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed, and serve.

Recent Videos

Videos

What to Know Before Going Off-Road

Videos

What to Know Before Going Off-Road

At one point or another, every outdoorsman is going to find themselves in an off-roading situation — whether by choice, or perhaps even by necessity. Before doing that though, you've got to do some research — especially if you're a beginner. Here, Adam Heggenstaller and Falken Tires' Jeremy Templeman walk you through everything you should be prepared for. After that, you should be all set to plan your own adventure!

Learn

Off-Road Safety Tips and Techniques

Learn

Off-Road Safety Tips and Techniques

From learning the proper driving techniques to understanding proper etiquette while on the trail, it all begins with safety. The goal should always be to leave the trails and landscape better than you found it, and off-road safety is a huge part of that. Though off-roading naturally comes with some risks, Falken Tires' Jeremy Templeton and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller explain that there are several things you can do in advance to set your adventure up for success.

Gear

The Right Tires for Off-Roading

Gear

The Right Tires for Off-Roading

Making sure you select the correct set of tires for off-roading is extremely important. There are three types suited for off-roading: MT (Mud Terrain), RT (Rugged Terrain), and AT (All Terrain). Simply put, you need to choose the right ones to make your experience as good as it could be. How do you do that? Well, Jeremy Templeton of Falken Tires and Adam Heggenstaller have all those answers for you in this video.

Learn

Bass Crash Course: Shallow-Water Power Lures

Learn

Bass Crash Course: Shallow-Water Power Lures

Spinnerbaits vs. bladed jigs: They are similar lures, but when is the right time to throw them?

Destinations

Minnesota Double Down: First Visit to New Farm Goes Perfectly

Destinations

Minnesota Double Down: First Visit to New Farm Goes Perfectly

Game & Fish turkey fanatic Thomas Allen invited long-time friend and Wisconsin native Travis on his first out-of-state hunt. The morning started out with some song dog drama, but after a quick adjustment, things happen fast.

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Bass Fishing in the Wind

Hunting

She Kills The Biggest Bird of the Year

Hunting

She Kills The Biggest Bird of the Year

Taylor is a known turkey killer in her family, and this year is no different. After an enjoyable gobbling morning, a wary longbeard pitches down and spends a couple of hours crossing a large ag field in Minnesota. A lot can and does go wrong, but will the long-spurred turkey finish? Check it out.

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Unlock the Patterns Squarebill Crankbaits

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Unlock the Patterns Squarebill Crankbaits

Host Shane Beilue covers three things to look for when considering square bills in shallow water.

Learn

Tips for Cooking Over an Open Fire

Learn

Tips for Cooking Over an Open Fire

Cooking over an open fire demands preparation, but with patience, it transforms each meal into a rewarding and delicious experience every time.

Videos

How to Build the Perfect Campfire

Videos

How to Build the Perfect Campfire

With the right materials and know-how, you can construct a reliable blaze for any gathering. Follow these tips to build a great campfire this spring.

Hunting

First Morning: Father/Son Iowa Turkey Double

Hunting

First Morning: Father/Son Iowa Turkey Double

Thomas and Tommy Allen head to Iowa to hunt a familiar and very productive farm that has been grounds for family memories for many years. The duo only had one full day to make it happen and things came together in spectacular fashion again this year.

Destinations

Shot the Same Bird! UP of Michigan Double Down

Destinations

Shot the Same Bird! UP of Michigan Double Down

Thomas and Taylor head to the UP of Michigan on their annual traveling turkey hunt, and the first morning was nothing short of spectacular. But, as they often do, things didn't go as planned, and they almost got away. But the footage on this fine morning was amazing and the hunt ended up being very exciting.

See All Videos

Buy Digital Single Issues

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Buy Single Digital Issue on the Game & Fish App

Other Magazines

Guns & Ammo

Hunting

North American Whitetail

Bowhunting

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

2023 Backcountry Hunter Fall

Buy A Copy

2023 Backcountry Hunter Fall

Buy A Copy

2023 Fly Fisherman Destinations

Buy A Copy

2023 Fly Fisherman Destinations

Buy A Copy

2023 Hound

Buy A Copy

2023 Hound

Buy A Copy

2023 Crossbow Revolution #2

Buy A Copy

2023 Crossbow Revolution #2

Buy A Copy

2023 Tree Saddle Hunter

Buy A Copy

2023 Tree Saddle Hunter

Buy A Copy

2023 Hunting Gear Guide

Buy A Copy

2023 Hunting Gear Guide

Buy A Copy

See All Special Interest Magazines

More You May Be Interested In

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?

Subscribe Now

Great American Spring Sweepstakes

Regional Strut Update

Subscribe & Save.

Frog Legs Provençal Recipe

Searing frog legs with butter and garlic is the best way to make this traditional French dish

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Buy Digital Single Issues

Don't miss an issue.Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Other Magazines

Guns & Ammo

Guns & Ammo

Hunting

Hunting

North American Whitetail

North American Whitetail

Bowhunting

Bowhunting

Special Interest Magazines

2023 Backcountry Hunter Fall

2023 Backcountry Hunter Fall

2023 Fly Fisherman Destinations

2023 Fly Fisherman Destinations

2023 Hound

2023 Hound

2023 Crossbow Revolution #2

2023 Crossbow Revolution #2

2023 Tree Saddle Hunter

2023 Tree Saddle Hunter

2023 Hunting Gear Guide

2023 Hunting Gear Guide

More You May Be Interested In

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get Digital Access.

Not a Subscriber?

Get a Full Yearof Guns & Ammo& Digital Access.

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.