Teresa's Recipes
Escargots à la Bourguignonne
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Escargots à la Bourguignonne, a quintessential French delicacy that pairs tender snails with a decadent garlic herb butter. Originating from the Burgundy region, this dish has elevated humble escargots into a gourmet experience. The rich aroma of garlic and parsley fills the air as they bake to perfection, making them a show-stopping appetizer for any dinner party. Serve with crusty baguette slices to soak up the luscious butter, and prepare for a culinary journey to France with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
- 24, cleaned and shelled Escargots
- 1/2 cup, softened Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2, minced Shallots
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped Fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup White wine
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1, sliced Baguette
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 1g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the escargots under cold water and drain well. If using canned escargots, ensure they are adequately rinsed.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, minced shallots, white wine, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended to create a garlic herb butter.
- Place one escargot into each shell (or use a baking dish if shells are unavailable) and top with a dollop of the garlic herb butter mixture.
- Arrange the filled escargot shells in a baking dish or on a baking tray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the butter is melted and bubbling, and the aroma of garlic wafts through your kitchen.
- Serve the escargots hot with sliced baguette on the side, perfect for dipping into the flavorful garlic herb butter.
Tips
- For an added kick, consider mixing in some red pepper flakes into the garlic herb butter.
- Ensure your escargots are thoroughly cleaned; if you're using fresh snails, soak them in water and cornmeal for a day to purge any impurities.
- Feel free to substitute the parsley with fresh tarragon or chives for a different flavor twist.