Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Burgundy with Escargots à la Bourguignonne and Pernod, where plump escargots are bathed in a rich, garlicky broth infused with white wine and Pernod anise liquor. For a classic rendition, try the traditional Escargots de Bourgogne, where escargots are smothered in a luscious parsley butter, garlic, and white wine sauce. If you prefer a vegetarian twist, the Champignons à la Bourguignonne offers a delightful medley of mushrooms, cooked in a flavorful broth of white wine, garlic, and parsley. And for those who love their escargots with a cheesy twist, the Escargots au Gratin is a must-try, featuring tender escargots baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Each recipe promises a unique culinary journey, celebrating the essence of French gastronomy.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETARIAN ESCARGOTS WITH PERSILLADE BUTTER
Daniel Boulud says, "Escargot is 50% butter." If you want a way to enjoy that foamy, nutty, herbal flavor without the snails, try using mushrooms. When cooked, they have a meaty, springy texture similar to escargots. Sizzle them in Persillade Butter with juicy tomato slices for a tasty, unique appetizer.
Provided by Daniel Boulud
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Prepare the Persillade Butter: In the bowl of a food processor, add butter, garlic, shallots, parsley, chives, almond flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Blend until bright green and uniformly combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl and push down the parsley as needed. Makes 1 cup.
- Cool the butter: If you plan to use it immediately, transfer Persillade Butter to a bowl, place in the refrigerator, and chill for 15 minutes to allow the butter to set. If storing for later use, place Persillade Butter on a square of plastic wrap. Roll into a log about the same diameter as the divots of the escargot dish; then wrap tightly, removing as much air as possible. Place in the refrigerator. (Persillade Butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.) While the butter is chilling, prepare the mushrooms and tomatoes.
- Vegetarian Escargots: Use a paper towel or clean dish cloth to wipe any dirt from the mushrooms. Cut off and discard the stems, then slice each mushroom in half. Place one mushroom half upright in each divot of the escargot baking dish. Slice each tomato in half, and place one in each divot along with the mushrooms. Nestle the remaining mushroom and tomato halves in the center of the dish.
- Place escargot dish on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place a heaping teaspoon of Persillade Butter on top of each mushroom-tomato combo. Bake until butter is foamy and vegetables are cooked, 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Serve hot with baguette slices.
ESCARGOT WITH GARLIC-PARSLEY BUTTER
Sadly, you're not going to be able to waltz down to the corner store and pick up escargots and shells. We ordered the Saveurs brand, along with the shells, from Amazon. This recipe is worth the wait.
Provided by Ludo Lefebvre
Categories Bon Appétit Hors D'Oeuvre Butter White Wine Garlic Parsley New Year's Eve
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Using an electric mixer on medium, beat butter in a medium bowl until smooth. With motor off, add wine, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then beat on medium until incorporated. Reduce speed to low and add garlic, shallot, and parsley; mix just until incorporated. Transfer butter to a disposable pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag and snip off end (or 1 corner if using plastic bag).
- Place shells in a single layer in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish and pipe about 2 tsp. garlic-parsley butter into each. Tuck a snail inside each shell, then pipe in more garlic-parsley butter to fill shell and mound over top. Bake until snails are sizzling and garlic in butter no longer tastes raw, 10-15 minutes.
- Do Ahead:
- Shells can be filled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before baking.
BAKED ESCARGOT
Escargot goodness! Serve with crusty bread to enjoy all of that yummy, garlicky butter!
Provided by Linda klopatek
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Add snails, garlic, and parsley; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Place 1 snail along with some sauce in each cup of an escargot pan. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 215.8 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 58.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
ESCARGOT, IN THE SHELL WITH HERB BUTTER
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the escargot under warm water, pat shells dry with a paper towel, then set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix all ingredients well with a small spoon. Lightly season butter with salt and pepper, until desired taste is achieved.
- When butter is at desired flavor, begin to scoop a small amount of herb butter in each shell of escargot. If there is extra butter left over after each shell has been filled, go back and continue the process, adding extra butter, until all the butter has been used.
- Put the stuffed shells into the fridge and allow to sit for about 20 minutes, giving the butter enough time to solidify in shells. While the shells are in the fridge, set the oven to 350 degrees F.
- When the butter is solid in the shells, remove from fridge and transfer shells into an oven-safe pan. If possible, avoid placing shells on a sheet tray, as we want the snails to cook in the butter as much as possible. Cook snails for 15 minutes, max.
- Serve snails, in shells, on top of toasted pieces of baguette, or in a fresh tomato-based sauce.
EASY GARLIC ESCARGOTS
These tender escargots in mushroom caps are smothered with wine sauce and cheese. Nothing big and fancy, but I liked how it turned out, so I thought I'd share. They're easy to make too!
Provided by CraZee A
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms Stuffed Mushroom Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place escargots in a small bowl, and cover with cold water; set aside for 5 minutes. This will help to remove the canned flavor they may have.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Drain the water from the escargots and pat dry with a paper towel. Melt butter with the garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the escargots and mushroom caps; cook and stir until the mushroom caps begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together wine, cream, flour, pepper, and tarragon in a small bowl until the flour is no longer lumpy. Pour this into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and use a spoon to place the mushrooms upside down into the prepared baking dish. Spoon an escargot into each mushroom cap. Pour the remaining sauce over the mushroom caps and into the baking dish. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese overtop.
- Bake in preheated oven until the Parmesan cheese has turned golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
ESCARGOTS IN PARSLEY-GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield Four first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Scrape the mixture into a food processor and add the remaining butter, parsley and cream. Process until smooth, scraping down the bowl's sides. Mix in the salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the escargots and cook for about 5 minutes. Keep warm. Place the remaining butter mixture in a small saucepan over very low heat. Stir constantly until it liquefies but is thick and creamy. Divide the escargots among 4 small dishes and pour the sauce over them. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Choose the right snails: Use large, meaty snails such as Burgundy snails or escargots de Bourgogne. Smaller snails will not yield enough meat to be worth the effort.
- Purge the snails properly: This step is essential to remove any impurities or grit from the snails' digestive system. Place the snails in a colander in a sink and sprinkle them with coarse salt. Let them sit for at least 2 hours, then rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- Cook the snails until tender: The snails should be cooked until they are tender but not tough. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes in boiling water.
- Make sure the persillade butter is flavorful: The persillade butter is what really makes this dish special. Use high-quality butter and plenty of fresh parsley, garlic, and shallots.
- Serve the snails hot: Escargots are best served hot, straight out of the oven. They can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
Conclusion:
Escargots with persillade butter is a classic French dish that is both delicious and elegant. It is a perfect dish for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With a little care and attention, you can easily make this dish at home.
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