Jul 14 2026
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Crispy Frog Legs Provençale Recipe

Inspired by La Vie
Time30m
Serves4

Koji, parsley garlic butter, herb salad

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Ingredients

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Frog Legs

Method

Preparation of Frog Legs

  1. 1

    Clean and Season

    Rinse the frog legs under cold water and pat them dry. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Dredge in Flour

    Coat the seasoned frog legs in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Cooking Frog Legs

  1. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 4

    Fry Frog Legs

    Fry the frog legs in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Garlic Butter Preparation

  1. 5

    Make Garlic Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley and koji, and remove from heat.

Herb Salad Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Salad

    In a bowl, combine mixed fresh herbs with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Plating

  1. 7

    Serve

    Plate the crispy frog legs, drizzle with garlic butter, and serve alongside the herb salad.

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