Recipe #5436
Crispy Fried Frogs Legs or Calamari
| Preparation: | 15 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 5 min |
| Total: | 20 min |
2
servings
servings
| Category: | Fish and Seafood |
| Subcategory: | Seafood |
| Source: | Metro |
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Recipe ingredients
- 1 lb. (454 g) Irresistibles frog legs or calamari*, thawed
- 1 cup (250 mL) flour*
- ¼ tsp. (1 mL) Irresistibles paprika*
- Salt and freshly ground Irresistibles peppercorns* to taste
- 3 eggs*
- ⅓ (80 mL) milk
- Peanut oil* as required
Preparation
Pat frog legs or calamari dry with paper towels.
In a deep plate, mix flour and paprika, salt and pepper.
In a bowl, beat eggs and milk together and season.
In a deep fryer, heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
Roll frog legs or calamari in seasoned flour, dip in beaten egg and dredge with flour again.
In small batches, fry frog legs for 4 – 5 minutes or calamari for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
Repeat with remaining frog legs or calamari.
Serve with marinara sauce.
Suggestion
Variation: For frog legs, add ¼ tsp. (1 mL) dried herbes de Provence to the flour.Nutrition Facts
Calamari is an excellent source of protein and vitamins A, B6 and B12 as well as a good source of phosphorus and calcium.
Frog legs are a good low-fat, low-calorie source of protein.
Recipe from Chief Josée Robitaille
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
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