Food Network Sauteed Frog Legs With Tomato Garlic Butter Recipe

Total time: 25 minutes

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Sauteed Frog Legs With Tomato Garlic Butter Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 24%. At 549mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Food Network Sauteed Frog Legs With Tomato Garlic Butter Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 237 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 87mg
Sodium: 549mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 25g
Calcium: 100mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 718mg Vitamin A: 261mcg
Vitamin C: 7mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 pound large frog legs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)