Hugo's Sautéed Frog Legs Recipe
Garlic & Lemon Butter
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Frog Legs
Rinse the frog legs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This ensures that they are clean and ready for cooking.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely. This will help to release their flavor when sautéed.
- 3
Chop the Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside for garnish.
Cooking
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
- 5
- 6
Sauté Frog Legs
Add the cleaned frog legs to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Once the frog legs are cooked, stir in the fresh lemon juice and cook for an additional 1 minute to combine the flavors.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
