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

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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.

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