ESCARGOTS à LA BOURGUIGNONNE

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The garlicky sauce in this dish is almost as delicious as the escargots themselves; it's hard to think of a better use for crusty bread than sopping up this luxurious "snail butter." But the main event is the escargots' tender texture and clean, woodsy flavor. When we ran this recipe in 1949, it took a full day's work, most of it cleaning and prepping the fresh snails. We found that canned snails work just as well and turn this appetizer into one that can be whipped up anytime.

Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Bake     Quick & Easy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small garlic clove
3/8 teaspoon table salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced shallot
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dry white wine
12 to 16 snails* (from a 7- to 8-oz can)
About 2 cups kosher salt (for stabilizing snail shells)
Accompaniment: French bread
Special Equipment
12 to 16 sterilized escargot shells*

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Using a heavy knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/8 teaspoon table salt.
  • Beat together butter, shallot, garlic paste, parsley, remaining 1/4 teaspoon table salt, and pepper in a small bowl with an electric mixer until combined well. Beat in wine until combined well.
  • Divide half of garlic butter among snail shells. Stuff 1 snail into each shell and top snails with remaining butter. Spread kosher salt in a shallow baking dish and nestle shells, butter sides up, in salt.
  • Bake snails until butter is melted and sizzling, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Available at Dean & Deluca (212-226-6800).

Amar Tmg
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Faisal Makhan
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I love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.


roro
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The snails are delicious and the sauce is to die for.


Tiara Leka
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I've tried many escargot recipes, but this one is my favorite. The snails are always tender and the sauce is perfect.


Helen Koppie
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit with my guests.


Asifbhatti Asif
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I'm not a big fan of snails, but this recipe changed my mind. The snails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Laura Rennicker
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


imranul hossin
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I love this recipe! The snails are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy.


md badon miah
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This is a great recipe for special occasions. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Nouman Jani
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I was hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The snails were delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Masoom Burki
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The snails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Chibuike nnabuchi
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The snails are always perfectly cooked, and the sauce is to die for.


Javeed Tanoli
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This is the best escargot recipe I've tried! The snails were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with a baguette and a glass of white wine, and it was the perfect meal.