Grilled Frog Legs

Grilled Frog Legs are a deliciously tender and flavorful dish that brings a unique taste of the outdoors to your BBQ. This Paleo-friendly recipe highlights the delicate flavor of frog legs, enhanced with a zesty marinade for a truly memorable meal.

Grilled Frog Legs
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
280 kcal

Ingredients

  • Frog legs - 500 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the frog legs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 200°C or 400°F).
  4. Remove the frog legs from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and place them on the grill.
  5. Grill the frog legs for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
  6. Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 3 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
  • Low in calories, making it suitable for weight management.

Tags

AmericanPaleoBBQ