Ingredients

  • 8 frog's legs, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup flour, well-seasoned
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, medium, thinly sliced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
  • water
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup parsley, chopped
  • green onion top, chopped

Method

  • Dredge frog legs in seasoned flour; tap off excess flour and reserve.
  • Heat shortening in large skillet; saute frog legs until well done.
  • With slotted spoon, remove legs; add reserved flour to skillet and cook, stirring, until golden.
  • Add garlic and onion; cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft.
  • Add tomatoes and stir until oil floats on top.
  • Add water to desired consistency and season lightly.
  • Add frog legs to sauce; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add parsley and onion tops just before serving.