Best 6 Escargots In Herbed Cream Recipes
Escargots, also known as cooked land snails, have been a delicacy in many cultures for centuries. Their tender, slightly chewy texture and distinctive flavor, often described as earthy or nutty, make them a popular choice for special occasions and fine dining experiences. One of the most celebrated ways to prepare escargots is in herbed cream, a classic French dish that combines the unique taste of snails with a rich, aromatic sauce. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient recommendations, and tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED ESCARGOT
Escargot goodness! Serve with crusty bread to enjoy all of that yummy, garlicky butter!
Provided by Linda klopatek
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Add snails, garlic, and parsley; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Place 1 snail along with some sauce in each cup of an escargot pan. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 215.8 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 58.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
EASY GARLIC ESCARGOTS
These tender escargots in mushroom caps are smothered with wine sauce and cheese. Nothing big and fancy, but I liked how it turned out, so I thought I'd share. They're easy to make too!
Provided by CraZee A
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms Stuffed Mushroom Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place escargots in a small bowl, and cover with cold water; set aside for 5 minutes. This will help to remove the canned flavor they may have.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Drain the water from the escargots and pat dry with a paper towel. Melt butter with the garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the escargots and mushroom caps; cook and stir until the mushroom caps begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together wine, cream, flour, pepper, and tarragon in a small bowl until the flour is no longer lumpy. Pour this into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and use a spoon to place the mushrooms upside down into the prepared baking dish. Spoon an escargot into each mushroom cap. Pour the remaining sauce over the mushroom caps and into the baking dish. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese overtop.
- Bake in preheated oven until the Parmesan cheese has turned golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
ESCARGOTS IN HERBED CREAM
These little aphrodisiacs are drowning in a perfectly herbed cream sauce tucked inside a pastry bowl. Romantic and attractive - perfect for Valentine's Day or a romantic evening. The snails can also be simply served with a warm baguette instead of in the puff pastry shells. The best snails for this dish are the vineyard snail (Helix Pomatia) or the "White Snail" (Helix Lucorum, but other varieties will work as well. MAKE AHEAD: Recipe can be made 1 hour in advance and gently reheated. WINE: A white Burgundy will match the richness of the creamy sauce in this dish. Such as a Meursault 2002 Chartron& Trebuchet or the Meursault-Perrieres 2001 Louis Latour, both are good pairings. A nice Sauvignon Blanc with depth, such as Lucien Crochet Sancerre Cuvee Prestige 1994 is an excellent choice if using Pernod. Recipe adapted from Burgundy Classics by Chantal Leroux.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Place pastry shells on a baking sheet and bake in center of oven for about 25 minutes, or until puffed and browned. Carefully remove the scored tops and set aside. Scoop out any unbaked dough and bake shells for an additional 10 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool.
- While shells are cooling, melt butter in a large skillet. Add shallots and cook over low heat until softened but not yet browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add parsley, cilantro, chives and tarragon, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add snails and cook for 1 minute.
- Add wine and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add cream and simmer about 5 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon snails and their sauce into pastry shells, top with lids and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.2, Fat 47.4, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 259.4, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 21.9
ESCARGOT, IN THE SHELL WITH HERB BUTTER
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the escargot under warm water, pat shells dry with a paper towel, then set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix all ingredients well with a small spoon. Lightly season butter with salt and pepper, until desired taste is achieved.
- When butter is at desired flavor, begin to scoop a small amount of herb butter in each shell of escargot. If there is extra butter left over after each shell has been filled, go back and continue the process, adding extra butter, until all the butter has been used.
- Put the stuffed shells into the fridge and allow to sit for about 20 minutes, giving the butter enough time to solidify in shells. While the shells are in the fridge, set the oven to 350 degrees F.
- When the butter is solid in the shells, remove from fridge and transfer shells into an oven-safe pan. If possible, avoid placing shells on a sheet tray, as we want the snails to cook in the butter as much as possible. Cook snails for 15 minutes, max.
- Serve snails, in shells, on top of toasted pieces of baguette, or in a fresh tomato-based sauce.
SNAILS AND MUSHROOMS IN HERBED CREAM
Steps:
- Simmer crème fraîche with mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a heavy medium saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then add snails, herbs, and butter and cook, stirring, until snails are heated through and butter is incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in small ramekins.
ESCARGOTS IN HERBED CREAM
To some, this will be "one of Zurie's crazy recipes". but really, this was totally gorgeous, if you are a snail/escargot fan!! It has to be eaten with some kind of delicious bread roll or French bread. I apologise for giving amounts for 2 persons only, but the recipe is easily doubled (2 cans of escargots!). Do start this meal with a pretty salad containing cheese such as camembert. It's my own recipe. Note that the ingredients are ordinary.
Provided by Zurie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the crème fraiche, finely chopped mushrooms and finely chopped small onion in a pot. Heat on high until it starts bubbling. Stir well, fairly often, and then turn heat down a little.
- Cook that about 10 minutes, when the onion should be soft, the mushrooms cooked, and the cream sauce reduced.
- In the meantime, open the can of escargots and rinse them in a sieve, and shake them to dry a little. You've also chopped the herbs.
- Now add the escargots, herbs, garlic, butter, salt and pepper to the pot.
- Stir through, and simmer for about 2 minutes until the escargots/snails are heated through.
- I like to serve this in individual ramekins, with a nice bread roll or French bread, or freshly made bread. And it can stand waiting in a warming oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 128, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 18.8
Tips:
- Choose the right snails: Use large, meaty snails like escargots de Bourgogne or gros gris. Avoid small snails, as they won't have enough meat to be worth the effort.
- Purge the snails properly: This will remove any dirt or grit from the snails and make them taste better. To purge the snails, place them in a colander and sprinkle with coarse salt. Let them sit for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Rinse the snails thoroughly before cooking.
- Cook the snails slowly: This will help to tenderize the meat and prevent it from becoming tough. Simmer the snails in a flavorful broth for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices: This will add flavor and complexity to the dish. Some good choices include garlic, shallots, parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
- Serve the snails with a good quality butter: This will help to bring out the flavor of the snails. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Escargots in herbed cream is a classic French dish that is both delicious and elegant. It's perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With a little care and attention, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to try, give escargots in herbed cream a try. You won't be disappointed!
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