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Caramelized Frog Legs

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"This is a very easy and unusual recipe. I serve these frog legs with basmati rice and a good green salad." — Elodie~boulangerie

Directions

Stir together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Toss frog legs in marinade to coat evenly, then set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
Drain the frog legs well, reserving marinade. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with cornstarch to coat.
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the legs until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. While the legs are cooking, bring the marinade to a simmer in a small saucepan, and simmer for 3 minutes.
To serve, pour sauce over the frog legs and sprinkle with sliced green onion.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 05, 2007

This recipe rocks, not that I cook frog legs that much. The only thing I suggest is cook longer than the suggested time on each side. I did at least 4 to 5 on each side. I served with a green salad and brown rice.

—Larry Hayes

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 23, 2012

I would not try them. Was NOT going to happen!! But my husband ate them. After he got over the appearance (they look like mini-people with extremely muscular calves), he said they "werent bad".

—Tracy Lee

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19 Ratings

Mar 10, 2009

An awesome way to cook frog legs - I made no changes and we really enjoyed them. I did add some cornstarch-water slurry to the marinade/sauce while simmering, but that was just because we prefer it thicker. I have a whole freezer full of chicken but ignored it all when the grocer had these babies in on special - frog is a firmer white flesh like chicken breast with a yummy seafood flavor, and I'd suggest trying this recipe whether you have "spare frog legs for some reason" or not!

—M. Stoffel

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Feb 11, 2009

We had never had frog legs before but I found them on sale and decided to try them... and WOW! did I pick the perfect recipe! This was wonderful! Easy! What more could you ask for? Thanks so much!

—GINGER LEIGH

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May 03, 2007

Just tried it tonight, incredibly easy to do and sooo good. I used Tamari sauce instead of Soya sauce, it tastes the same. And instead of using all of the marinade for the legs, I reserved about 1/4 of a cup of it to use for the sauce in the end. I did reduce it like the recipe asked.

—Johanne D.

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Feb 22, 2011

I saw frog legs in the store and had to pick them up and give them a try... I thought this recipe tasted wonderful... the sauce we really really good and I enjoyed the frog legs too... my family on the other hand liked it but couldn't get passed the fact that they were frog legs.. will use again if I ever find the need to eat frog legs...

—ChefScharny

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Mar 19, 2010

Simple and easy, but very good...

—openrangeman

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Apr 15, 2008

Very Good! My first time making frog legs and we were all impressed. Thanks for sharing!

—LEALCREW

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Nutrition

Calories
186 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
19.9 g
6%

Cholesterol
51 mg
17%

Fat
3.8 g
6%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
17.8 g
36%

Sodium
835 mg
33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Caramelized Frog Legs

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 186
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2 %
Cholesterol 51mg 17 %
Sodium 835mg 33 %
Potassium 309mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.9g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 17.8g 36 %
Sugars 13.2g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 12 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.