Escargot in Shells with Herb Butter
Level: Intermediate
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 224
- Total Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
- Sodium: 311 mg
Total: 45 min | Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min
Ingredients ()
- 1 pound escargot, in shell
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted pieces of baguette or fresh tomato-basil sauce
Indulge in the luxurious classic of Escargot in Shells with Herb Buttera tantalizing dish that transforms simple snails into a gourmet delight bursting with garlicky, herby goodness. Perfect for impressing dinner guests, this intermediate recipe comes together in just 45 minutes!
- Wash the escargot under warm running water, dry the shells with a paper towel, and set aside. Dive into this elegant French treat and let the aromas fill your kitchen.
- In a small bowl, blend the room-temperature butter with minced shallot, garlic, parsley, and fresh lemon juice. Stir thoroughly, then season with salt and pepper to your tastecraft that perfect herbed butter that melts into pure bliss.
- Place a generous dollop of herb butter into each escargot shell. Use any remaining butter to top them off, ensuring every shell is brimming with flavor.
- Chill the filled shells in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up the butter, while preheating your oven to 350F. This step promises a sizzle that's impossible to resist.
- Transfer the chilled shells to an oven-safe dish (avoid flat trays to let the snails simmer in their own buttery pool). Bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and goldenyour kitchen will smell divine!
- Serve hot straight from the shells, atop toasted baguette slices or in a vibrant tomato-basil sauce. Pair with a crisp white wine and savor every garlicky bitebon apptit!
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