Classic French Escargot in Garlic Butter

Ingredients

Escargot

24 pieces, cleaned and prepared

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup (1 stick), softened

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Fresh parsley

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground

Baguette

1, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse the escargot under cold water and drain well, ensuring they are clean and ready for cooking.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is fragrant and all ingredients are combined.
4. Place the escargot in a shallow baking dish or individual escargot dishes. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the escargot, making sure they are well-coated.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the escargot are heated through and tender.
6. While the escargot are baking, slice the baguette and toast the pieces in the oven until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Serve the escargot hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley, and provide the toasted baguette on the side for dipping into the luscious garlic butter.