Indulge in the delectable flavors of Escargots Vol-au-Vent, a classic French dish that combines the essence of Burgundy snails, aromatic garlic butter, and flaky puff pastry. This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating this elegant appetizer, from preparing the snails to assembling the final dish. Moreover, discover a delightful twist with the Escargot Wellington recipe, where snails are enveloped in a savory mushroom duxelles and encased in a golden puff pastry crust. For a vegetarian alternative, explore the Portobello Vol-au-Vent recipe, featuring succulent portobello mushrooms filled with a rich mixture of vegetables and herbs, all nestled in a crispy puff pastry shell. These recipes cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can savor the charm of Escargots Vol-au-Vent, the Escargot Wellington, and the Portobello Vol-au-Vent.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ESCARGOT CON FUNGHI IN VOL-AU-VENT
This recipe is elegant and also very scrumptious! A beautiful blend of escargots in a well-seasoned mushroom sauce, it's a flavorful appetizer you'll be proud to serve.
Provided by Francine Lizotte @ClubFoody
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, sprinkle a little salt and sauté until reduced by half their size. Add chicken broth, cognac and cream. Stir well, bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Add escargot, black pepper and basil; simmer for 6-7 minutes or until escargots are heated through.
- Meanwhile, bake puff pastry according to directions.
- Spoon escargot mixture into baked pastry shells and garnish with parsley. Place the cap and serve immediately.
- To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdcXwC0ApPY
ESCARGOT VOL-AU-VENT. GARLIC BUTTER SNAILS IN MINI VOL-AU-VENTS
Garlicky buttered snails served in little light vol-au-vent cases, what a treat for all snail lovers! Living in France gives me access to some wonderful escargots, as well as superb garlic and butter too. These are just brilliant when served as appetisers for New Year or any other festive gathering. The beauty of these over the classic snails served in a baker or in their shells, is that you can eat the WHOLE thing! EVERY single bit of that naughty but exceedingly nice garlic and herb butter, all in one amazing mouthful! If you are unable to get hold of mini vol-au-vents, I have posted an alternative way to make your own little puff pastry cases, using readymade pastry for ease of preparation! Allow 2 to 3 per person if these are being served with other nibbles and appetisers. (Prep time includes baking the cases if not using readymade vol-au-vent cases.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Belgian
Time 30m
Yield 24 Escargots Vol-au-Vents, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mince the garlic and salt together and crush with the blade of a knife to make a paste. Put the butter in a large bowl (or the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), add the garlic paste, and cream together.
- Add the parsley, chives, shallots, pepper, lemon juice, and Pernod or Pastis and mix well. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a spatula to make certain the ingredients are distributed throughout the butter.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour, or up to 12 hours. (Any extra herb butter is wonderful melted over meats or fish.).
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). With a small 1/4 inch round biscuit/cookie cutter, cut 24 rounds from the puff pastry and then run a knife around inside the pastry disc leaving a narrow rim - this will be your lid later!. Arrange the puff pastry rounds on the baking sheet. Bake them for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and well risen. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Remove the inner pre-scored "lid" and hollow out the middle a little to make a hole for the snail and butter later!
- If using ready-made vol-au-vent cases, arrange them on a well greased baking tray and add the snails as below now.
- Place or gently push a snail in to each of the cooked vol-au-vent cases and top with garlic butter, the butter can be piped or spooned over the snails - if desired, transfer it to a pastry bag without a tip or with a large plain tip. Re-heat them in a pre-heated oven, 450°F (230°C), for about 2 to 5 minutes on a LOW shelf, and keep checking that the pastry is not browning too quickly - what you are looking for is BUBBLING melted butter and NOT burnt pastry!
- Remove them as soon as the butter has melted and serve straight away with a shot of Pastis and lots of paper napkins! (If you have any lids, top the buttered snails with a little pastry lid.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.7, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 585.9, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.5
ESCARGOT CON FUNGHI IN VOL-AU-VENT
This recipe is elegant and delicious! The blend of escargots in a beautiful mushroom sauce makes it an appetizer you'll be proud to serve. VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdcXwC0ApPY
Provided by CLUBFOODY
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, sprinkle a little salt and sauté until reduced by half their size. Add chicken broth, cognac and cream. Stir well, bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Add escargot, black pepper and basil; simmer for 6-7 minutes or until escargots are heated through.
- Meanwhile, bake puff pastry according to directions. Spoon escargot mixture into baked pastry shells and garnish with parsley. Place the cap and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 214.6, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.2
ESCARGOTS VOL-AU-VENT
Pastry shells stuffed with garlic butter and escargots; topped with mushroom caps.
Provided by SALLYCOOKS
Categories Pastry Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drain escargots; rinse in cold water and drain again.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, garlic, green onion, parsley, pepper, nutmeg and wine. Mix thoroughly. Place 1 teaspoon of butter mixture into each pastry shell. Top each with 1 escargot, cover with another teaspoon of butter mixture and place mushroom cap on top.
- Arrange pastry shells on a 10x15 inch baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 62.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.1 g, Sodium 910.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your escargots vol-au-vent the best flavor. If you can, buy your ingredients from a local market or farm.
- Be Patient: Escargots vol-au-vent takes some time to make, but it's worth it. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a dish that's not as flavorful.
- Serve Immediately: Escargots vol-au-vent is best served immediately after it's made. The puff pastry will be at its crispiest, and the escargots will be perfectly tender.
Conclusion:
Escargots vol-au-vent is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion. With its flaky puff pastry, tender escargots, and rich sauce, it's sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a dish that's both impressive and delicious, give escargots vol-au-vent a try.
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