Ingredients

  • 1 pound of large frog legs
  • Essence, recipe follows
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup Garlic Butter, recipe follows
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground white pepper

Method

  • Cut the frog legs in half.
  • Season both the legs and flour with Essence.
  • In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the frog legs and saute until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the shallots and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Continue to saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the wine.
  • Continue to simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley.
  • Remove from the heat and serve.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients together.
  • Mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Store the butter in either ramekins or form into a log and wrap in plastic wrap until ready to use.
  • The butter can be used in various combinations for meat, fish or vegetables.
  • Yield: 1/2 pound