ESCARGOT WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings as an appetizer, 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 shallot, chopped, plus 1 shallot chopped
1 tablespoon butter, plus 1 tablespoon, plus 2 tablespoons
1 cup sliced oyster mushrooms
1 cup sliced morels
1 cup sliced shiitakes
20 jumbo snails, poached in lightly salted water and removed from their shells
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
1/2 cup Cognac
2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs thyme
1 cup veal stock
1 drop truffle oil
1 cup chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Saute 1 chopped shallot with 1 tablespoon butter until the shallots are soft. Add the sliced mushrooms and saute until the mushrooms have released their liquid and it has evaporated. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a separate pan, saute the remaining chopped shallot in 1 tablespoon butter. Add the snails and the garlic to the pan and toss. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Cognac. Ignite the Cognac with a lighter or by tilting the pan carefully towards the open flame and letting it catch. Flambe the Cognac until it is almost reduced. Add the Cabernet, bay leaf, and thyme, and reduce the liquid in the pan by two-thirds. Pour the veal stock into the pan and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
  • After the snail mixture has simmered for 5 minutes, add in the mushrooms and remove from the heat. Whisk in the remaining butter and stir in the truffle oil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and top with chives. Serve the snails divided between warm shallow bowls.

Shafiq Shah
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This recipe is a keeper. The snails were cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Wanda Tolbert
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I made this dish for my wife's birthday and she loved it. The snails were cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


SABUR GBEMMIE KASSIM
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The snails were tender and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a rich and earthy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Muneeb Ashfaq
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but the snails were cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were very flavorful. I would recommend using less butter and cream next time.


Prem Rai 'parikshit'
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I've made this dish several times and it is always a hit. The snails are cooked perfectly and the mushrooms are very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


una wood
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of escargot. The snails are cooked to perfection and the mushrooms add a rich and earthy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sally Greisen
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The snails were cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Uday Chaudhary
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The snails were cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


shakeeb ch
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I've never had escargot before, but this recipe made me a fan. The snails were tender and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a rich and earthy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sapna Khan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The snails were cooked to perfection and the mushrooms were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Endurance Ben
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The snails were cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Waseem
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Escargot with wild mushrooms is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The snails are tender and flavorful, and the mushrooms add a rich and earthy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!