Garlic Cilantro Braised Frogs Legs.

Name: Garlic Cilantro Braised Frogs Legs.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 kg medium size Frog Legs (6 pairs).; - 1.5 cup of milk.; - 1/ cup plain flour.; - Salt & pepper.; 1/2 cup olive oil.; - 4 garlic cloves, minced.; - 1 teaspoon ginger, minced.; - 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.; - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped.; Salt to taste; - Pinch of black pepper.

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

This cilantro-garlic braised frogs legs are considered a huge hit in the hot mezze line-up that are popular in the north region of Lebanon. They are absolutely delicious and packed with a rich lemon-garlic sauce, but the cilantro makes all the difference, they’re hearty enough for everyone to enjoy.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:28:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories410.5 kcal (21%)

Total Fat21.7 g (31%)

Carbs21 g (8%)

Sugars3.5 g (4%)

Protein31.7 g (63%)

Sodium380.3 mg (19%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1kgFrog Legs

1 ½ cupmilk

Sauce Ingredients

½ cupolive oil

½ cupfresh lemon juice

½ cupfresh cilantro

Instructions

Step 1

Combine the Frogs’ Legs with Milk in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer the Legs to paper towels and pat dry, season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a Bowl, put the flour, pinch of salt & pepper and mix well, working in batches, toss the legs into the flour mixture to coat evenly, then shake vigorously to remove the excess flour, set aside.

Step 4

Heat 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat, add garlic, ginger and cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently, lower heat to medium, pour in lemon juice, cilantro, season with salt, cook & stir for 2 to 3 more minutes, turn off the heat.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil, add the the frogs legs in 2 batches, sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until legs is light golden brown.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the legs skillet, cook on low heat for about 6 - 8 mins until the legs fully absorbs the flavors and cooked through. ** Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

For serving; place the frogs legs in a serving plate, pour the sauce over it, garnish on top with the fresh cilantro and serve immediately with Lebanese rice or your favorite crusty bread.