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Ingredients
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Frog Legs
Lemon Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation of Frog Legs
- 1
Cleaning and Seasoning
Rinse the frog legs thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dredging
Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each frog leg in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Cooking Frog Legs
- 3
Sautéing
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the floured frog legs to the skillet and sauté for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Preparing Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4
- 5
Finishing the Sauce
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.

