Escargots à la Bourguignonne

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.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Escargots (24, cleaned and shelled)
  • Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
  • Garlic (6 cloves, minced)
  • Shallots (2, minced)
  • Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
  • White wine (1/4 cup)
  • Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
  • Baguette (1, sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse the escargots under cold water and drain well. If using canned escargots, ensure they are adequately rinsed.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Arrange the filled escargot shells in a baking dish or on a baking tray.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve the escargots hot with sliced baguette on the side, perfect for dipping into the flavorful garlic herb butter.

Dietary Information

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