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Escargot Recipe

This Escargot Recipe features tender snails in a garlicky, buttery sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 24 escargot canned or fresh, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Oven-safe dish or escargot baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Garlic press
  • Small spoon
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. If using shells, place one escargot in each shell and fill with the garlic butter mixture.
  4. Place the filled escargot shells in your baking dish, ensuring they are snug.
  5. If using, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of each escargot.
  6. Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve hot, ideally with crusty bread.
  8. Dig in and savor each bite.

Notes

For a touch of zest, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.