Butter Fragranced Frog Legs

This is a very popular dish in most Asian seafood restaurants. The crispy breaded frog legs blend very well with the melted garlic butter sauce. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 433 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• oil for deep frying
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 pound frog legs, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 teaspoons chili paste or sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the frog legs into a bowl and sprinkle with a mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Mix the frog legs in the beaten egg to coat, then drain off excess. Toss in cornstarch, and shake off excess. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through; 4 to 5 minutes. Turn once to insure they cook evenly.

Step 4

While the frog legs are cooking, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Cook gently for about 3 minutes until the garlic softens, season with salt to taste.

Step 5

When the frog legs have finished cooking, drain well on paper towels, then place onto a serving dish. Pour garlic-butter sauce overtop; serve with dipping sauce.

Step 6

To make the dipping sauce, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, chili paste, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a small bowl. Season to taste with sesame oil if desired.