Bullfrog
Elevate your culinary adventure with this exquisite Bullfrog Legs recipe, a delicacy that combines tender, golden-crusted frog legs with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and black pepper, the legs are lightly dredged in flour before being pan-fried to crispy perfection in a fusion of butter and olive oil. Finished with a bright splash of lemon juice and a touch of fresh parsley, this dish offers a delightful balance of zesty and savory flavors. Quick and simple, with just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this recipe is perfect for an elegant appetizer or a main dish paired with crusty bread or fluffy rice to soak up the luscious garlic butter sauce. Serve with lemon wedges for that final citrusy zing and impress your guests with this unique, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bullfrog legs
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the bullfrog legs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge the bullfrog legs in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted and the oil is shimmering, add the bullfrog legs to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Transfer the cooked bullfrog legs to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep them warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley to the skillet, stirring well to combine and create the garlic butter sauce.
Return the bullfrog legs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat evenly. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
Serve the bullfrog legs hot with lemon wedges on the side. Pair with crusty bread or a side of rice to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.6 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2844 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 139.7 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2705 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
